Billerica's Lorax Committee finalizes its tree preservation bylaw, cutting the proposed fine to $300. Meeting Thursday, the committee accepted Town Counsel's recommendation to lower the penalty from $500 after being told state law caps such local fines at $300.
Billerica's LORAX Committee unanimously voted to submit a proposed tree protection bylaw to the fall 2026 Town Meeting warrant.
BILLERICA -- June 10, 2026, Billerica's LORAX Committee advanced its draft tree protection bylaw Wednesday, focusing on unresolved penalty amounts and a new pre-removal notification requirement for tree companies. Meeting June 10
Billerica's LORAX Committee narrowed its draft tree protection bylaw and mapped a path toward Fall Town Meeting at its April 16 session.
BILLERICA -- March 11, 2026, Billerica's LORAX tree committee moved toward a streamlined draft bylaw that would require caliper-for-caliper on-site replacement of healthy trees removed from residential and commercial properties.
Billerica's LORAX committee advanced early drafting of a tree protection and preservation bylaw, working through title, purpose, and definitions at its November 12 meeting.
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