Department of Public Works, Main Conference Room, 147 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA 02139
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Removal of Public Shade Trees
City of Cambridge, Department of Public Works
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, Sections 3 and 4, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at 5:30 pm at 147 Hampshire St, Cambridge, Mass., to consider the removal of the following public tree(s):
1. Dunster Street (even side between Mass Ave. and Mt Auburn St.) – Removal of 11 pear trees (9.5”, 10.8”, 11.7”, 12.3”, 10.3”, 13.9”, 14.6”, 12”, 7.4”, 5.2”, and 7.4”) due to poor structure and private property development. Location will be replanted.
2. Holyoke Street (odd side between Mt Auburn St. and Mass Ave.) – Removal of 14 pear trees (13.6”, 13”, 17.7”, 18.1”, 13”, 12.7”, 11.9”, 3.8”, 3.7”, 3.7”, 17.2”, 17.2”, 6.7”, and 10.8”) due to poor structure and private property development. Location will be replanted.
The tree(s) identified above have been posted for public inspection. Any objections to their removal must be submitted in writing to the City Arborist, prior to or during the hearing. The mailing address for the City Arborist is Department of Public Works, City of Cambridge, 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139; phone: 617-349-6433 email: cambridgetree@cambridgema.gov