Tree Preservation Bylaw

At a glance

• What: a draft zoning bylaw to preserve trees.
• Where it stands: the board discussed it at the August 4, 2026 workshop; further review of the draft is needed and staff will supply the latest version.

Detail

• Listed by Mizikar among the land use items the board has discussed, alongside data centers, drones, noise ordinances and battery storage. Priorities for the fall or early winter and for the May Annual Town Meeting have yet to be set.
• Later, on September 8, a board member said the bylaw needs more work and will not make the next Town Meeting (see 2026-09-08 - Select Board).

Sources

• Select Board workshop minutes, August 4, 2026: https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08042026-5454

Log

2026-08-04 - Select Board Workshop

Draft bylaw discussed; staff to provide the most recent draft.