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Somerset council hears arborist on four tree removals and sets new work‑session date
Summary
The town arborist recommended removing four declining trees; council also debated and ultimately set a rescheduled work session date (August 26 at 5:30 p.m.) after discussion of member availability and alternatives.
At its work session, Somerset’s council heard from the town arborist and set a new work‑session date after member availability concerns.
Town arborist Zach Feather presented four trees recommended for removal due to decline or structural failure; he listed locations and diameters and recommended replacement plantings. Council members asked procedural questions about whether routine removals could be handled administratively; members noted the town code requires council review for certain removals.
Later in the meeting Council President Barr proposed canceling the August 18 work session and rescheduling. After members discussed availability and alternatives (including an early‑September option and a late‑August date), the council amended the motion and set the work session for Tuesday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m. The vote to set that date carried with members in favor.
Next steps: arborist recommendations will be processed per code (removal and replacement scheduling). Staff will post the amended work‑session schedule and update meeting notices.
