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Conservation Commission approves tree removal and replanting plan at 188 Newbridge Road
Summary
The commission voted to issue an Order of Conditions for the removal of several hazardous trees near the leach field at 188 Newbridge Road, subject to modified conditions: grinding two stumps, planting three replacement trees by June 1, 2025, and continuing invasive-species management.
On Jan. 27 the Town of Sudbury Conservation Commission closed the hearing and issued an Order of Conditions for work at 188 Newbridge Road (DEP file 3011435) after the homeowners explained a sequence of storm damage and arborist advice recommending removal of multiple large pines near the house and leaching area.
Simon Barker described storm damage that led the family to seek removal of six large white pines and a damaged maple. He and staff agreed to retain some stumps in place, grind two stumps (trees labeled a and b) below grade, and to plant three replacement trees (a dogwood and two maples) in the cleared area. The commission discussed invasive-species risk after recent invasive removal associated with a recent garage project and Laurie (Conservation staff) recommended continuing invasive-species management in the rear yard.
Laurie said the removal made sense from a safety and tree-health perspective, and that removing the stumps a and b by grinding (rather than pulling) was appropriate given site conditions. She asked the applicants to provide the final species selections for the approved replacement trees so staff can confirm they are native and appropriate.
The commission voted to close the hearing and to issue the order with four modifications: grind stumps for trees a and b below grade, remove the previously proposed shrubs so that only three native replacement trees are required, set an installation date for replacement trees by June 1, 2025, and add a condition to continue invasive-species management in the rear yard.
Action taken: Commission voted to close the hearing and issue the Order of Conditions as modified; roll-call vote was unanimous among present commissioners.
Why it matters: The order addresses hazardous trees near a residence and aims to restore riparian function while controlling invasives.
What’s next: Homeowners to submit final plant species to staff for confirmation; stumps a and b will be ground below grade and three replacement trees must be planted by June 1, 2025.
