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Tree Removal Hearing: Roxbury

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on a request to remove two (2) public shade trees at 151 Lenox Street, Roxbury.

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    The request is for the removal of two (2) public shade trees located at 151 Lenox Street, Roxbury, in order to provide ADA-compliant accessibility on the sidewalk abutting proposed construction of affordable housing units. The following trees are being requested for removal: Two (2) pear trees measuring 6 inches DBH (diameter at breast height) and 4 inches DBH.

    The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee) remotely on Thursday, November 6, at 10:00 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: 895 7439 0382

    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, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing trees@boston.gov with “Lenox 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.

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