When and where is the public hearing about the tree removals?

The hearing is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 422 Main Road, Chesterfield.

Which roads have trees proposed for removal?

North Road (from its intersection with Main Road to Damon Pond Road) and Damon Pond Road to the Goshen town line.

How can I identify the trees marked for removal?

Trees to be removed are marked with white paint and vary from 1.5" to 60" in diameter.

Public Hearing — 422 Main Road, Chesterfield, MA

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Chesterfield will hold a public hearing on May 26, 2026 at noon to discuss the Town’s request to remove numerous public shade trees along North Road and Damon Pond Road for a road reconstruction project. Affected trees are marked with white paint.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Town Office
Trees marked with white paint will be removed
Removal tied to North Road and Damon Pond Road reconstruction
Tree sizes range from 1.5" to 60" diameter

Published: May 16, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Chesterfield
Address: 422 Main Road, Chesterfield, MA · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address 2 public hearing notices in Chesterfield (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to the Town Office at 422 Main Road on May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to give input or hear details.
2
Contact the Tree Warden
Reach Matt Smith, Acting Tree Warden/Highway Superintendent, for questions about specific trees or the project.
3
Inspect marked trees
Visit North Road and Damon Pond Road to view trees marked with white paint before the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the public hearing about the tree removals?: The hearing is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 422 Main Road, Chesterfield.
Which roads have trees proposed for removal?: North Road (from its intersection with Main Road to Damon Pond Road) and Damon Pond Road to the Goshen town line.
How can I identify the trees marked for removal?: Trees to be removed are marked with white paint and vary from 1.5" to 60" in diameter.

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Legal terms in this notice

Public Shade Tree: A tree located along public ways owned or overseen by the town for public benefit and safety.
Tree Warden: A municipal official responsible for care and removal decisions for public trees.
MGL c.87, §3: Massachusetts law requiring a public hearing before cutting or removing public shade trees.

Full Notice Text

Town of Chesterfield Notice of Public Tree Hearing  Notice is hereby given pursuant to MGL c.87, @3 concerning the cutting of Public Shade Trees; a Public Tree Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Town Office, 422 Main Road, Chesterfield, MA. The purpose of this Hearing is to allow public input regarding a request by the Town of Chesterfield to remove numerous trees on North Road & Damon Pond Road starting at the intersection of North Road and Main Road continuing along North Road to Damon Pond Road and along Damon Pond Road to Goshen town line. Tree removal is due to the North Road and Damon Pond Road Reconstruction Project. Trees to be removed are marked with white paint and are various types ranging in size from 1.5" to 60".  Matt Smith, Highway Superintendent, Acting Tree Warden May 16, 18 4454277

Related Notices

Notice

DateCategoryCity

Chesterfield will hold a public tree hearing on May 26, 2026 at noon to discuss removing many shade trees along North Road and Damon Pond Road for a road reconstruction project; marked trees (1.5"–60") are proposed for removal.

May 18, 2026Public HearingChesterfield