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Noted. No issue found at location - You are welcome to park there. The permits are no longer valid (as the days have passed) and you will not be ticketed or towed. They will be removed next week.

Noted. The tree in question is rooted on private property and is hanging over a private way. It is not on Parks Dept property. The City of Boston does not maintain private trees or trees on private ways. It is the owner of 511 Weld St responsibility to maintain.

Resolved successfully. The tree in question is under warranty for two years from the date it was planted. All new trees (trees planted within the last 2 years) are inspected every summer during the warranty period to make sure they are alive and healthy. If they are found to be dead (like this one) they will be placed on the warranty replacement list for the contractor to replace in the next planting season.

Resolved. The tree in question currently meets the City of Boston pruning specifications and does not require extra pruning at this time. Sidewalk makesafe cases can be made to public works. All public street trees in the City of Boston are protected by state law (MGL CH 87). For the BPRD Urban Forestry Division to remove a live and healthy public street tree for the reason given, we need proof of the roots damaging the pipes. Proof shall include pictures of the roots growing through and damaging the pipes and written documentation from a licensed plumber stating that the tree must be removed in order for the repairs to be completed. Until then the tree will not be removed. As the property owner you may also cut any of the trees roots back to your property line in order to prevent this damage in the future. Proof of the damage can be sent to Boston Parks & Recreation Department 3rd floor, 1010 Massachusetts Ave Boston, MA 02118 Attn: Urban Forestry Division or emailed to TREES@Boston.gov.

Resolved. The Urban Forestry Division is aware of these trees. one tree is actually still alive with newly set buds. They will be monitored and replaced in the spring as needed.

Noted. Duplicate of request # 6309074. New tree request already exists.

Resolved.

Noted. Trees are under warranty for 2 years after date of planting. Every summer warranty checks are performed. If said tree is found to be dead, it will be replaced in the next planting season.

Noted. Duplicate of existing Request BCS-00262093.

Noted. While the tree does look unsightly, it is still pushing out new growth and has viable buds. There is a chance that it rebounds after the next growing season. if in the spring it does not leaf out, please make another case and we will remove and replace.