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Virtual tree removal hearing: 2147 Washington Street

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, June 30, on a request to remove three public shade trees in Roxbury.

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  1. AGENDA

    The hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. on a request for the removal of three honey locust trees measuring 3, 3, and 4 inches dbh (diameter at breast height) due to construction of a six-story mixed-use residential and commercial building at 2147 Washington Street in Roxbury including a new space for the Haley House Cafe, community retail, 62 rental apartments, and 12 condos.

    The hearing will be held by the City of Boston’s Tree Warden (or designee). Please note that due to the current pandemic the hearing will be a virtual meeting 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:

    To participate by computer:

    Join the online meeting

    • To participate by phone: 1-646-558-8656
    • Webinar ID: 876 8094 2965  

    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 “Washington 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 617-635-7275.

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