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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 one public shade tree in Roxbury.

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    In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on the request to remove one (1) public shade tree at 1 Taber Street, Roxbury.

    The request is for the removal of one (1) Pear tree measuring 11 inches DBH (diameter at breast height) in order to remove the existing buildings foundation and construct a new six-story mixed use building.

    The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee) remotely on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. via Zoom.

    Join the meeting

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

    Webinar ID: 828 4731 6790

    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 “Taber St 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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