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Minutes of the Lexington Tree Committee <br /> May 27, 2021 <br /> Held virtually via Zoom <br /> Present: Gerry Paul (chair), Mark Connor, Gloria Bloom, Nancy Sofen,Jim Wood, Mark Sandeen (Select <br /> Board <br /> The meeting was called to order at 7:30 am. <br /> The Tree Committee voted unanimously to approve the following: <br /> Tree Committee Position on Removal of Tree at 120 East Street <br /> At a meeting on May 27, 2021 the Lexington Tree Committee voted to approve the following <br /> position regarding removal of a locust tree in the Town right-of-way in front of 120 East Street. <br /> "The tree is a large healthy locust with two trunks of approximate DBH (diameter at breast <br /> height) of 17 and 19 inches for a total of 36 inches. It provides carbon sequestration, shade, and <br /> contributes to the tree canopy. Other than possible interference with electrical service that can be <br /> resolved with appropriate pruning,the tree presents no disadvantage to the homeowner or the public. <br /> We recommend that the Board not grant permission for removal of the tree and that the Town prune <br /> the tree on an as-needed basis" <br /> The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 am. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Gerry Paul <br />