Virtual tree removal hearing - Back Bay
In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m. on a request to remove one public shade tree in Back Bay.
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The request is for the removal of one honey locust tree measuring 14 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) due to construction at 171 Dartmouth Street.
The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee). Please note that due to the current pandemic 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:
Meeting ID: 847 6211 0839
To participate by phone: 1-646-558-8656 OR 1-312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 847 6211 0839
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 “Back Bay 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.