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Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 87, the City of Somerville will hold a virtual public shade tree hearing on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. using GotoWebinar software to consider the removal of the following public shade tree(s):

  • 51 Prospect Street on Newton Street
    One Siberian elm- 9” in diameter, fair condition
    Tree growing out of fence on property line is in conflict with a planned Eversource substation project.

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 Tree Warden prior to or at this public hearing. Documents may be sent via email to: trees@somervilleMA.gov, or mailed to: 1 Franey Rd., Somerville, MA. 02145.

Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this Public Shade Tree Hearing will be conducted via remote participation. A recording of this hearing will be available upon request to trees@somervillema.gov.

TO USE A COMPUTER

Registration URL: https://tinyurl.com/5b2pa78s

TO CALL IN

United States: +1 (415) 655-0052
Access code: 960-614-877


Event Documents

Document Type Time Posted
Meeting Notice Aug 14, 2023, 4:07pm

Cost:

FREE


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Add to Calendar 2023-08-31 12:00:00 2025-12-15 12:15:16 Virtual Public Shade Tree Hearing Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 87, the City of Somerville will hold a virtual public shade tree hearing on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. using GotoWebinar software to consider the removal of the following public shade tree(s): 51 Prospect Street on Newton Street One Siberian elm- 9” in diameter, fair condition Tree growing out of fence on property line is in conflict with a planned Eversource substation project. 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 Tree Warden prior to or at this public hearing. Documents may be sent via email to: trees@somervilleMA.gov, or mailed to: 1 Franey Rd., Somerville, MA. 02145. Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this Public Shade Tree Hearing will be conducted via remote participation. A recording of this hearing will be available upon request to trees@somervillema.gov. TO USE A COMPUTER Registration URL: https://tinyurl.com/5b2pa78s TO CALL IN United States: +1 (415) 655-0052 Access code: 960-614-877 America/New_York public `

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