The tree hearing about four trees on public property on Channing Road, Elmwood Avenue, Fairview Avenue, was originally scheduled for July 23, but was rescheduled for Aug. 4. See the announcement provided by the Watertown Tree Warden, below.
Public Shade Trees are protected by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87. The removal of a healthy public tree requires an advertised public hearing. If a tree is declared by a Tree Warden to be an immediate hazard to the public, a hearing is not required.
Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, the meeting and public hearing will be conducted with remote opportunities for participation. This is an in-person meeting – any remote access is provided solely as a courtesy and may not be relied upon as alternative access. Therefore, any interruption in remote access technology shall not interrupt the meeting, and the meeting will proceed accordingly in person. In the event of such interruption, in-person attendance is available and encouraged.
Access Information:
A. This meeting will be held on Tuesday Aug. 4, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
B. Location: DPW Conference Room, Watertown Department of Public Works, 124 Orchard St.,
Watertown, MA, 02472
C. The public may join the in-person meeting online: https://watertown-ma.zoom.us/j/84919917465
D. The public may join the meeting audio only by phone: +1(312) 626-6799 or +1(646) 558-8656
and enter Webinar ID: 849 1991 7465
E. Public may comment through email: mmicieli@watertown-ma.gov
Agenda
Call to Order
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, Sections 3 and 4, a public hearing will be held to consider the removal of the following public trees:
ID # / Species / Diameter / Location
WT-2385-INV / Norway Maple / 26” DBH / 111 Channing Road
WT-1951-INV / Lacebark / Elm / 12” DBH / 10 Elmwood Ave.
WT-2292-INV / Kwanzan Cherry / 5” DBH / 4-6 Fairview Ave.
WT-225-INV / Japanese Pagoda / 26” DBH / 98 Webster St.
The tree(s) identified above have been posted for public inspection. Any objections to their removal must be submitted in writing to the Tree Warden, prior to or during the hearing. The mailing address for the Tree Warden is:
Department of Public Works
Tree Warden
124 Orchard Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
Phone: 617-972-6420