Where it stands as of Mon, Apr 27
Following a joint hearing with the Tree Warden, the Planning Board approved the removal of four trees and the trimming of one tree on scenic roads.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planning Board | Approve the removal of four trees and trimming of one tree on scenic roads as presented in the DPW application dated April 9, 2026. DPW scenic road tree removals | Passedunanimous | 1:06:36 | |
| Planning Board | Close the public hearing on the DPW scenic road tree removal list. DPW scenic road tree removals | Passedunanimous | 1:06:05 |
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Public hearing on DPW scenic road tree removals
The Planning Board and Tree Warden held a joint public hearing on a DPW application to remove four trees and trim one tree along designated scenic roads. The list included removals at 34 Oregon Road (14-inch hickory), 28 Lovers Lane (36-inch oak), 202 Woodland Road (36-inch pine), and 21 Newton Road (24-inch maple), plus trimming of a 40-foot oak at 62 Mount Vickery Road. The board closed the hearing and voted to approve all removals and the trimming as proposed.
- Four trees approved for removal due to decay, cavities, insect damage, and public safety hazards.
- One 40-foot oak tree at 62 Mount Vickery Road approved for selective branch trimming away from a residence.
- No written objections were received prior to the hearing.
- Board and tree warden discussed efforts to build a GIS layer tracking town tree inventory and planting locations.
Outcome: Approved unanimous removal of four trees and trimming of one tree.