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Commission hears update on proposed Needham tree-preservation approach tied to setbacks
Summary
Commissioners received an update on a proposed tree-preservation approach that would protect root zones via setbacks and noted a stormwater regulation requiring three replacement trees with new drywells. Staff said a public comment meeting on draft language will be scheduled soon.
Commissioners received an update on ongoing work to develop a tree-preservation approach for Needham that would use property setbacks to protect root zones and clarified links with a recently approved stormwater regulation.
Commissioner Clary described the goal as protecting tree root zones along setbacks so future…
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