Public Hearing: Removal of Nine (9) Public Shade Trees

Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 87, the City of Somerville will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. in the Department of Public Works Water Department Conference Room, 17 Franey Road, Somerville, MA. to consider the removal of the following public shade tree(s):

1. Revolution Drive, median near Mystic Avenue – Removal of three (3) Callery Pear trees (10”, 7”, and 9” diameter) for street improvements.
2. Grand Union Boulevard, near Revolution Drive – Removal of six (6) London Plane trees (6”, 6”, 6”, 8”, 5”, and 6” diameter) for new roadway and building development. Location will be replanted.

The trees identified above have been posted for public inspection. In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 87, any objections to the removal of any of these trees must be submitted in writing to the City Urban Forester prior to or at the public hearing. The mailing address for the Urban Forester is City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA. 02143; email: trees@somervillema.gov; phone 617-625-6600.