Tree Removal Hearing: Roxbury

The request is for the removal of one (1) public shade tree located at 135 Dudley St, Roxbury, for a mixed use residential/commercial development located between the Boston Public Library and the B-2 police station in Nubian Square. A total of 292,150 gross square feet is planned in two buildings of nine and four floors including 170 multi-family units, and 5,785 sf commercial space, and 125 garage parking spaces. The primary curb cut for entry into the garage is located along the Dudley Street frontage which will require the removal and replacement of the following Public Shade Tree:

• One (1) Elm tree measuring 11 inches DBH (Diameter at Breast Height).

The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee) remotely on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. via Zoom.

The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:

Join the meeting

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

• Webinar ID: 827 3485 9721

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, 3^rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing trees@boston.gov with “Dudley Street 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 617-635-8733.