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, February 27th, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the DPW Main Conference Room at 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Mass., to consider the removal of the following public tree(s):
2. 344 Broadway – Removal of 2 lindens (3.8” & 3.9”) for streetscape improvements. Location will be replanted.
**Please note an earlier version of the notice referenced removal for ADA. Street trees are not being proposed for removal in the public way due to ADA, but to facilitate the installation of sand based structural soil under the sidewalk, which will improve the long-term growth and viability of trees at this location.
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