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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  1. General Laws
  2. Part I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
  3. Title XIV PUBLIC WAYS AND WORKS
  4. Chapter 87 SHADE TREES
  5. Section 4 Cutting down or removing public shade trees; approval of selectmen or mayor

Section 4

Section 4: Cutting down or removing public shade trees; approval of selectmen or mayor

Section 4. Tree wardens shall not cut down or remove or grant a permit for the cutting down or removal of a public shade tree if, at or before a public hearing as provided in the preceding section, objection in writing is made by one or more persons, unless such cutting or removal or permit to cut or remove is approved by the selectmen or by the mayor.