Sustainability & Environment Committee – Aug 4, 2026
- Where
- City Hall, 36 Court Street Room 200, Springfield, MA 01103
What was decided
Representatives from SCANS, the City Forester, and the Law Department reviewed revisions to the summary document for the proposed Woodland Ordinance. Members discussed survey methods, mitigation fees, and different approaches for small and large wooded parcels. Members agreed to keep refining the proposal.
Decisions recorded
- Agreed to continue refining the Woodland Ordinance proposal, with a draft ordinance expected in three to four weeks. No vote was recorded. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
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Source
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