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Lowell approves removal and replacement of trees near Merrimack Street for sidewalk and bus-stop improvements
Summary
The board approved removal of nine trees at 375 Merrimack Street and one at 652 Merrimack Street to reset sidewalks and curbing for ADA access and drainage improvements; the city will plant 22 replacement trees and work with an HOA or other stewardship as necessary.
The Lowell Planning Board approved a public shade-tree petition on March 2 to remove several trees along Merrimack Street so sidewalks, curb lines and drainage can be reset to meet ADA standards and improve pedestrian crossings and bus stops.
Elizabeth Altman, the city transportation engineer, told the board the two coordinated projects call for removing nine trees near 375 Merrimack Street (varied…
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