Rutland Planning Board
Public Hearing Tree Pruning/Removal
National Grid and Tree Warden
Minutes
6/8/10
Present: Dick Williams, Norman Anderson, Tim Nahrwold, Lester Grace
Excused: Stephanie Parker, Susan Ducharme
Staff: Steve Parker
Guests: Refer to list in folder
Meeting opened at 7:11pm
Chairman read public hearing notice to all present.
According to National Grid spokesperson there are 244 trees (removal consideration) and 23 trees
(pruning consideration).
Mike Meyerdiercks of National Grid gave a presentation.
Twelve people in attendance (2 Selectmen, 5 from National Grid).
National Grid Arborist gave slide presentation of problem.
DPW Director asked technical questions of the National Grid Arborist.
Participant questions;
- Is underground cable planned?
- A belligerent gentleman condemns town using profanity.
- Trees on Pommagussett Road discussed.7:55pm.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 9:15pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan R. Ducharme
SD/abm
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