FAQs

Who can I call if I want a public shade tree?: Any Town of Stoneham resident that would like a public shade tree should call the Public Works Department at 781-438-0760 to have their name put on a list (as long as monies are available in the Tree Department budget to purchase trees). The trees are generally planted in the spring time. Any town resident that does receive a tree must take care of watering the tree on a regular basis for the first year couple of years.

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Tree Care Program

1. Does the Town of Stoneham spray for gypsy moths or diseased trees?: No, the Town of Stoneham no longer has a spraying program.

2. Who do I call if a town tree in my front yard needs to be trimmed?: Call the Public Works Department at 781-438-0760 to have your name and address put on the tree list. The tree warden will look at the tree to prioritize its condition in relation to other tree requests.

3. Who can I call if I want a public shade tree?: Any Town of Stoneham resident that would like a public shade tree should call the Public Works Department at 781-438-0760 to have their name put on a list (as long as monies are available in the Tree Department budget to purchase trees). The trees are generally planted in the spring time. Any town resident that does receive a tree must take care of watering the tree on a regular basis for the first year couple of years.