Tree Commission

For tree planting requests or tree planting information, please send your correspondence to the following Tree Commission email address: treecommissionnbpt@gmail.com.  Please allow 3 - 5 business days for a reply.  Thank you.

Tree maintenance and removal issues are handled through the Department of Public Services Highway Division

Call (978) 465-4464 ext 1701 or dps@cityofnewburyport.com

Mission Statement

The Tree Commission was established to advance the City of Newburyport’s stewardship of trees and their ecology. The City hereby establishes a Tree Commission to aid in carrying out the provisions of this ordinance.

The mission of the Tree Commission is to work in conjunction with the Tree Warden to oversee and facilitate the increase, protection and maintenance of the City of Newburyport’s street tree canopy.

Meetings

The Tree Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of every month, except July and December. Meetings will be held in the Program Room of the Newburyport Public Library.