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Commissioner to press town manager after Eversource tree removal near West Road Memorial Field
Summary
The commission was told Eversource removed trees near West Road Memorial Field and was not required to replant; Commissioner Dave LeJeune will follow up with the Town Manager to urge replanting to prevent erosion.
The Parks and Recreation Commission heard that trees removed by Eversource near West Road Memorial Field were not required to be replaced, prompting commissioners to raise erosion concerns.
Barbara Lazzari said she had spoken with the Town Manager, who told her that Eversource removed the trees and was not obligated to replace them. Commissioner Dave LeJeune said he would follow up with the Town Manager to emphasize the importance of replanting that area to prevent field erosion.
The minutes record the follow-up assignment but do not include a timeline for replanting or additional mitigation steps; the commission did not record any formal motion related to the matter during this meeting.
