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Virtual Tree Removal Hearing - Dorchester

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, August 3, at 10 a.m. on a request to remove one public shade tree in Dorchester.

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    The request is for the removal of one hedge maple tree measuring 3 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) at 6 Pleasant Street in Dorchester for a curb cut to access an existing paved driveway at this location.

    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.  The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:

    Join the meeting

    To participate by phone: 1-646-558-8656

    Webinar ID: 870 3838 3733

    Public comments, questions or objections to the removal of these trees must be submitted in writing prior to or during the hearing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing parks@boston.gov with “Dorchester 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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