Removed Tremont St. Trees Presented Public Safety Hazard, According to City

After residents reached out to question why several large trees were removed from the Tremont/W.Brookline Street corner, the Boston Parks Department provided its reasoning.

A big shock came to residents of the Tremont and W. Brookline area this week, when three trees marked for "maintenance" were completely removed. Resident Patrick Miller wrote in to South End Patch noting that the tree removal destroyed his property's curb appeal and privacy.   "My windows are directly above Gold Gallery looking out onto W. Brookline," he said. "I now have no privacy, and the street looks horrible. They also destroyed our brick sidewalk in the process." It wasn't long before others began to share their own concerns. Reader Omar wrote that he was very disappointed - and borderline angry -  to see the trees removed from the block. "Trees are a key component of West Brookline Street’s charm and beauty," he wrote. "The fact …

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