Conservation Commission approves after-the-fact tree removal and utility pole
Conservation Commission approves after-the-fact tree removal and utility pole replacement. The Conservation Commission voted 4-1 to approve the after-the-fact removal of two large pine trees within the wetlands buffer zone at 375 Maple Street with a replication planting plan, with Steven Kohler
Conservation Commission · Meeting of February 25, 2026
BELLINGHAM — Conservation Commission approves after-the-fact tree removal and utility pole replacement. The Conservation Commission voted 4-1 to approve the after-the-fact removal of two large pine trees within the wetlands buffer zone at 375 Maple Street with a replication planting plan, with Steven Kohler dissenting. The commission also unanimously voted 6-0 to approve a utility pole replacement project on South Main Street for Mass Electric Company.
Five additional hearings were continued to March 11 or 25 for further review.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of February 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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