Tree Removal Hearing: Jamaica Plain

This removal request located at 265 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain is in order to facilitate the streetscape improvements along the new Building 2 of the Mildred Hailey housing project near Jackson Square. The project plans to widen the sidewalk at this intersection and provide 3 new street trees along 265 Centre St. The project will also provide porous pavers, structural soil for the new trees, and bike racks. The following tree is being requested for removal:

• One (1) Elm tree measuring 3 inches DBH (diameter at breast height).

The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee) remotely on Thursday, June 4, 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: 872 0019 2853

Public comments, questions or objections to the removal of this tree 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 “Centre 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.