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Virtual Tree Removal Hearing - Seaport

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, February 2, on a request to remove four public shade trees on Sleeper Street in South Boston.

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    The hearing will be held at 10 a.m. on a request from the Boston Public Works Department for the removal of four honey locust trees measuring 2.5 to 3 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) at 30 Sleeper Street in the Seaport neighborhood for the installation of a new crosswalk in front of Martin’s Park.

    The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee). Please note that the hearing will be held virtually via ZOOM. Written comments or questions may be submitted to parks@boston.gov prior to the hearing. The information for the ZOOM hearing is as follows:

    Join the Zoom Meeting 

    Public testimony will be taken or may be provided prior to the hearing in writing to the Tree Warden, Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Roxbury, MA 02118 or by emailing parks@boston.gov with “Seaport 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 617-635-7275.

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