Tree commission denies developer'led request to remove large Frog Alley sycamore, orders independent arborist feasibility

Jul 14, 2026

The City of Kingston Tree Commission voted to deny a developer'requested removal permit for a large sycamore at 25 Frog Alley and required an independent certified-arborist feasibility review; removal would be allowed only if that review shows retention is infeasible and with specified replacement planting conditions.

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The City of Kingston Tree Commission on July 14 denied a developer'requested permit to remove a large street sycamore at 25 Frog Alley and required the developer to fund an independent feasibility study by a certified arborist before any removal could proceed. "The request is for authorization to do the removal," Planning Director Suzanne Cahill said during the presentation of the application.

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