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Commission recommends marking trees before removal or pruning at 16 South Bedford Road
Summary
At its Dec. 19 meeting, the Woburn Conservation Commission reviewed a homeowner request at 16 South Bedford Road and recommended the tree company mark proposed removals and prunes, obtain neighbor permission where trees cross property lines, and return for commission verification before work proceeds.
Commissioners reviewed a request for tree removal and pruning at 16 South Bedford Road on Dec. 19, 2024. Members who inspected the site said most work appeared acceptable but recommended marking trees before any work so the commission can verify which trees will be removed or pruned.
Speaker 1 and several commissioners urged that the tree company or homeowner flag individual trees with clear markers, and that any tree located on a neighbor’s property include written permission or proof before work proceeds. One member suggested using different colored flags to indicate "cut" versus "prune" to reduce confusion.
Commissioners also noted that some trees discussed appeared to be on city property and should not be touched without confirmation. The commission agreed to follow its usual process: have the applicant flag the trees and then arrange for a follow-up inspection to confirm the exact scope of work.
No formal permit decision was recorded at the Dec. 19 meeting; staff were assigned to notify the homeowner about the marking requirement and to coordinate the follow-up inspection.
