Virtual Tree Removal Hearing - South Boston
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m. on a request to remove one public shade tree in South Boston.
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The request is for the removal of one pear tree measuring 11 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) at 80 West Broadway in South Boston due the demolition of the current building at this location and construction of a five-story, approximately 87,000 square-foot, mixed-use building.
The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee). Please note that the hearing will be a virtual meeting via ZOOM. Written comments or questions may be submitted to parks@boston.gov prior to the hearing. The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:
To participate by computer:
To participate by phone: 1-646-558-8656
Webinar ID: 864 4702 9577
Public testimony will be taken or may be provided prior to the hearing in writing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing parks@boston.gov with “South Boston Tree Hearing” in the subject line.
A final decision regarding the request will be made within two weeks of the hearing. For further information, please contact the Tree Warden at (617) 635-7275.
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