Tree wardens shall not cut down or remove or grant a permit for the cutting down or removal of a public shade tree if, at or before a public hearing as provided in the preceding section, objection in writing is made by one or more persons, unless such cutting or removal or permit to cut or remove is approved by the selectmen or by the mayor.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 87, § 4
Cutting down or removing public shade trees; approval of selectmen or mayor
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