Public Hearing to Discuss Removal of Public Shade Trees

Registration URL: https://tinyurl.com/h2m7s8uz
Webinar ID: 831 1694 5434

Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 87, the City of Somerville will hold a virtual public shade tree hearing on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. using Zoom software to consider the removal of the following 12 public shade tree(s):

• 350 Broadway on Dartmouth Street - Two callery pear: 13.6” diameter, fair condition, 9.3” diameter, fair condition
• 32 Florence Street - One callery pear: 4.8” diameter, fair condition
• 44 Franklin Street - One littleleaf linden: 16.0” diameter, fair condition
• 62 Franklin Street - One green ash: 12.4” diameter, good condition
• Opp 66 Franklin Street (across from) – Two honeylocust: 10.1” diameter, good condition, 8.2” diameter, fair-good condition
• 97 Washington Street on Franklin Street - One callery pear: 16.7” diameter, good condition
• 22 Mount Vernon Street - One Norway maple: 21.4” diameter, fair-good condition
• 57 Myrtle Street - One green ash: 14.8” diameter, good condition
• 41 Myrtle Street - One flowering cherry: 8.4” diameter, good condition
• 63 Perkins Street - One callery pear: 18.5” diameter, good condition

Trees are proposed for removal as part of a sewer rehabilitation project. Removals are required to make spot repairs to sewer mains. Replacement trees will be planted. More information on the project will be provided during the hearing.

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: Vanessa Boukili – OSPCD, City of Somerville, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143. 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.