When and where is the public tree hearing?

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

Which trees are proposed for removal?

Trees marked with white paint along North Road and Damon Pond Road ranging from 1.5" to 60".

Why are the trees being removed?

Removal is required for the North Road and Damon Pond Road reconstruction project.

Who can provide input at the hearing?

Members of the public, affected homeowners, and agencies can attend and speak at the hearing.

Public Hearing — 422 Main Road, Chesterfield, MA

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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.

Key Takeaways

Hearing: May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Town Office
Trees marked with white paint are proposed for removal
Removal due to North Road and Damon Pond Road reconstruction
Affected stretch: from Main Road along North Road to Damon Pond Road to Goshen line

Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 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 hearing
Go to the Town Office, 422 Main Road, Chesterfield on May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to provide comments.
2
Inspect marked trees
Walk the stretch from the intersection of North Road and Main Road along North Road and Damon Pond Road to see trees marked with white paint.
3
Contact Town officials
Reach out to Matt Smith, Highway Superintendent/Acting Tree Warden, for questions before the hearing.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the public tree hearing?: The hearing is May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at the Town Office, 422 Main Road, Chesterfield.
Which trees are proposed for removal?: Trees marked with white paint along North Road and Damon Pond Road ranging from 1.5" to 60".
Why are the trees being removed?: Removal is required for the North Road and Damon Pond Road reconstruction project.
Who can provide input at the hearing?: Members of the public, affected homeowners, and agencies can attend and speak at the hearing.

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Legal terms in this notice

Public Shade Trees: Trees located within the public right-of-way maintained by the town or under its jurisdiction.
Tree Warden: A municipal official responsible for care and regulation of public shade trees.
MGL c.87, §3: Massachusetts law section that governs removal or cutting of public shade trees after a public hearing.

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 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.

May 16, 2026Public HearingChesterfield