Trees

The DPW is responsible for:

  • Maintenance and care of public shade trees
  • Removal of dead/decaying trees in the Town's right-of-ways
Public shade trees are protected by Massachusetts State Law Chapter 87.  Public trees are also protected by Hopkinton Bylaw Chapter 186.

Dead, dying or diseased trees that pose a hazard to the public will only be removed after being evaluated by the Tree Warden. 

  • If you see a Town tree that is hazardous or has experienced storm damage and needs immediate attention, please call the DPW at 508-497-9740.
  • If you see a branch or limb in direct contact with power wires, contact Eversource for more information on removing branches against your service wire.
TREE HEARING INFORMATION

Healthy public trees that are proposed for removal require a tree hearing. 

Upcoming tree hearings:

  •  No upcoming tree hearing planned.