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Notice of a Public Hearing

Location

Department of Public Works
Main Conference Room
147 Hampshire St.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

David Lefcourt
dlefcourt@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6433

Description

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 hybrid public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in person at 147 Hampshire Street and on a Zoom webinar to consider the removal of the following public tree(s):

15 Mt Auburn Street – Removal of 27” Zelkova due to streetscape improvements in conjunction with private property development. Location will be replanted.

101 Pleasant Street – Removal of 22” oak due to private property development.

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wdg2HjyTT02Xdn-yVb76Gw

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

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