Lexington, Massachusetts: tree Committee

Town-owned trees are usually along public streets or rights-of-way, in public parks, or on school or municipal grounds. For questions about these trees, contact:
Superintendent of Public Grounds (and Tree Warden)
David Pinsonneault, Department of Public Works
phone number 781-861-2757.

34 new street trees, funded by 2008 Town Meeting, appeared last fall. (35 more to be planted in spring.) Planting took place on Mass Ave, Waltham St., and Worthen Rd.

Restoration work on Belfry Hill: The infestation of Norway Maples was removed last December, and a couple dozen native shade and understory trees were planted in spring 2009. The work was funded by CPA funds, with the purpose being to recover the historic views of the Green from Belfry Hill and restore native tree species.

Welcome! The Lexington Tree Committee is dedicated to the protection, planting, and continued care of Lexington's trees and the enhancement of green spaces.

The Tree Committee was established in October 2001 when a town Tree Bylaw came into effect.

Recent activities include the formation of a Friends of Trees group, which organizes the Commemorative Tree purchase program, bittersweet eradication projects, and more.

April 2007 also marked the beginning and installation of a new tree nursery for the town, managed by the DPW and the Tree Committee.

The Committee helps sponsor Arbor Day Celebrations -- Lexington is a many-year recipient of “Tree City USA” status from the Arbor Day Foundation.

The Committee wrote and published a Tree Management Manual which contains useful information for residents, builders, and public employees.