Ads for Town of Williamstown in Williamstown, MA

Town of Williamstown Tree Warden NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), Chapter 87, Public Shade Tree Law, Section 3 (Cutting of Public Shade Trees; Hearing; Damages), the Town of Williamstown Tree Warden will hold a public hearing regarding an application for National Grid to remove public shade trees on June 10th, 2025 at 7:00 pm at 31 North St., Williamstown, MA. Any person interested in or wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place designated. The program included a tree-by-tree hazard assessment of public and private trees, along three-phase lines which serve the community. The work is recommended to remove hazard trees for additional clearance in an effort to reduce tree outage problems affecting large numbers of customers served by these main lines. National Grid's arborists have identified Fifty-six (56) town trees for removal along town roads, and four (4) town trees for pruning. Town trees located within the public way that are designated for removal have been marked with a small red ribbon and posted with a notice of publichearing in the field. Trees designated for pruning have been marked with a small blue ribbon. The roads with town trees affected by the program are Henderson Rd, Sand Springs Rd, Bridges Rd, North Hoosac Rd, Cole Ave, Southworth Rd, Church St, Simonds Rd, Main St, Hancock Rd and Scott Hill Rd. A complete list of town trees designated for removal or pruning, including information about the location, size and species of the affected trees and the reason for the work proposed, is available weekdays from the Williamstown Town Hall and Public Library during normal business hours. Bob McCarthy, Tree Warden AD# 94110 05/27/2025, 06/03/2025