Assess Existing Tree or Stump

Description

The Ulmus americana located in front of 812 and 814 Tilden Street is in need of pruning. There is a dead detached branch hanging over the sidewalk/street that will eventually fall (potentially on a parked car or pedestrian). Additionally there are numerous currently attached but clearly dead branches that should be pruned before they break off and fall on the street, sidewalk, or porch roof of 814 Tilden St. Branches need to be pruned back from hanging over the 814 Tilden St. porch roof. Attached are additional photos showing current status. Spring leaves came in on the healthy branches, but the dead branches failed to leaf out and have been dropping more and more sticks during storms. The large middle-center dead branch, which used to stick straight up, is starting to lean increasingly towards and over the 814 Tilden porch roof; homeowner is concerned it will break off and damage the house.

Details

Street Blocked?

No

Sidewalk Blocked?

No

History

1. September 25, 2020
   The service request is submitted.
2. September 25, 2020
   The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
3. June 9, 2021
   The Reporter logged a follow-up request from a constituent.
4. January 10, 2022
   The Reporter logged a follow-up request from a constituent.
5. May 12, 2022
   The service request status has been changed to Completed.

Comments

• Staff · September 25, 2020
  Cityworks ID: 429354
• Staff · September 28, 2020
  M 812 Tilden St. #95847 F1 Elm 14" CD1 -Tree is in decline -Added to crew removal list
• System · June 9, 2021
  Caller phoned back in to check on status of request, states tree branch in question is close to falling onto her roof & she is concerned a storm may knock it down. Caller requesting a specific removal date from Urban Forestry, if possible. Provided contact info for City Attorney's office in case tree damages caller's property
• System · June 24, 2021
  Checking on status of request; caller would like a call when the tree will be removed to avoid futures damages
• System · January 10, 2022
  Follow up call: Escalated to my supervisor
• Staff · January 12, 2022
  Response from Arborist: I’ve contacted Ms. Woolard and let her know that we’ll remove the tree within the next 14 days, weather permitting. Sam Lilly City Arborist MA-5551A
• Staff · January 24, 2022
  Tree removed 1/24/22 -Added to stump removal list
• Staff · April 21, 2022
  Stump removed by crew 4/17/22