Description
A tree on public land in Lane's Cove is dying. It's branch hangs over my house at 22 Andrews St, Map ID 142.50. The city needs to remove the tree before it falls down.
also asked...
Q. Is the tree blocking a road or sidewalk
A. NO
A. NO
5 Comments
Gloucester, MA (Verified Official)
Michael Hale - Director, DPW (Verified Official)
Not uncommon for locust trees to have dead wood within the canopy. The tree does not appear to be in distress and is will not be removed. Branches may be trimmed by a certified arborist after a consultation with the city's Tree Warden.
If you would like to discuss this issue further please contact the Department of Public Works at (978)281-9785 to set up an appointment with the Director.
Acknowledged Michael Hale - Director, DPW (Verified Official)
Bill Thoms (Registered User)
Michael Hale - Director, DPW (Verified Official)
Mr. Thoms,
There is no shortage of trees in need of removal, citywide. We have removed over 500 in 2020. We will continue this effort to manage the City’s tree inventory. We will be back to Seaside in the early fall for additional tree removal and planting.
Unfortunately, the public responsibility ends where private property begins. The tree at Emerald and Washington St, is on private property. We have no authority to simply remove a privately owned tree, nor offer the services of removal. Also, there is no expectation that a homeowner, adjacent to a dying public tree, has the responsibility to remove it, the responsibility is only when the tree is on private property.