Natural Resources Commission approves removal of seven trees, preserves three
Natural Resources Commission votes unanimously to remove seven trees flagged by arborist and DPW as hazardous. Chair Steve Park, Vice Chair Melinda Arias-Voci, Secretary Joe Schott, and member Tom Hammond heard ten trees; three with resident speakers were placed on a watch list (22 Heckle Street
Natural Resources Commission (NRC) · Meeting of April 30, 2026
WELLESLEY — Natural Resources Commission votes unanimously to remove seven trees flagged by arborist and DPW as hazardous. Chair Steve Park, Vice Chair Melinda Arias-Voci, Secretary Joe Schott, and member Tom Hammond heard ten trees; three with resident speakers were placed on a watch list (22 Heckle Street Norway Maple, 37 Bristol Road Red Oak) or approved for removal with homeowner consent (180 Wellesley Avenue White Pine). The remaining seven — including invasive Norway Maples and severely compromised Sugar Maples and a Red Oak — were removed unanimously due to structural failure risk, decay, and safety hazards.
NRC Director Brandon Schmitt also presented two-building schematic and three-dimensional renderings for the Morses Pond Beach and Bathhouse project, emphasizing environmental collaboration and minimized footprint.
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Source: the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting of April 30, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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