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8. Applicability of Bylaw. Dave P. and Town Counsel confirmed that unaccepted streets are on private property and are not considered town owned land. Therefore, the Bylaw only applies to setback requirements on these private lots. 9. Applicability of Bylaw Part 2. The Bowman School tree removals was the other topic of discussion with regards to the Bylaw. It was determined that 1. The Conservation Department has town jurisdiction not the DPW. 2. No town permission was granted for Eversource to remove the trees. 3. A potential fee of$50,000 - $100,000 for the removal of the trees is possible. 4. Continued conversations are occurring between the Town and Eversource to resolve the matter. 10. Mark Sandeen initiated a discussion on new sidewalk construction on Lincoln and Cedar Streets. Significant tree removal is slated for both sites with as much as 120 inches removed on Cedar Street. Gerry P., Mark S., Nancy S. and Gloria B. agreed to walk the sites and to determine if a possible solution exists to minimize tree loss while maintaining public safety. 11. Marty Kvaal monitored Planning Board meetings with regard to tree coverage impacts and issues. She brought to the Committees attention the 12 Summit Rd. development. 12. Nancy Sofen is in the process of establishing a working relationship with the Town's Permanent Building Committee as the Tree committee's liaison. The initial goal is to create a presentation (see attached) to the PBC of the Tree Committee's general objectives with regards to Town funded building projects. Respectfully Submitted, Mark Connor