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August 7, 2000
City of Salem
Market and Tourist Commission
c/o Richard Bencal, Staff Administrator
One Salem Green
Salem, MA 01970
Dear Mr. Bencal:
On Thursday, July 20, 2000 the Design Review Board met in open session and discussed your
application to remove the mulberry tree at the Market Place located across from the Lobster
Shanty.
The Board recommended that a specific tree variety be chosen and the size of the caliper and
root ball be investigated, since there appears to be a limited planting area. The Board also
recommended that a Norway maple not be considered. Once this information is provided and
approved, the Board will favorably recommend your request to the Salem Redevelopment
Authority. A member of the Planning Department staff and Design Review Board, Don Giard,
has volunteered to assist you in selecting the appropriate size and variety of tree. Please contact
him at your earliest convenience to begin this process.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Ellen S. Talkowsky
Secretary
cc: Richard Rennard, Cemetery & Shade Tree Department
Councillor Scott LaCava
Councillor Joseph O'Keefe, Commission Liaison
One Salem Green • Salem, Massachusetts 01970 • (978) 745-9595, Ext 311 • Fax (978) 740-0404
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CITY OF SALEM
MARKET AND TOURIST COMMISSION
July 17,2000
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Dear Design Review Board,
The Market & Tourist Commission is seeking your assistance and approval for the
removal of a mulberry tree at the Market Place.
This tree, located across from the Lobster Shanty, is a liability waiting to occur for the
City. The berries are slippery when they fall from this tree to the walkway creating a
dangerous situation. In addition, when the berries are walked on they are pressed into the
walkway creating a noticeable discoloration of the concrete and bricks in the area.
The Commission is asking for permission to have this tree removed and replaced with a
type more appropriate, such as maple, that does not have berries dropping from it.
I thank you in advance for you consideration of this request.
Very truly yours,
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Richard A. Bencal
Staff Administrator
Cc: Market & Tourist Commission members
Richard Renard, Cemetery and Shade Tree Dept.
Councilor Scott LaCava
Councilor Joseph O'Keefe, Commission Liaison
One Salem Green • Salem,Massachusetts 01970 • (978) 745-9595, Ext. 311 (978) 740-0404
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