Somerville Urban Forestry Committee Seeks 3 New Members

SOMERVILLE, MA — The City of Somerville Urban Forestry Committee (UFC) is now accepting applications for three new members.

One vacancy is for a youth member age 14 to 17, one is for a member with urban forestry expertise, and one is open to all applicants.

The UFC advises the city on the management and maintenance of all trees and shrubs on public grounds and public ways. Members may also review issues related to the health, maintenance, and protection of trees and shrubs on public grounds and public ways, update the tree inventory, support public education and outreach on urban forestry, and provide comments during permitting review.

The UFC typically meets virtually on the third Thursday of each month from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Members serve three-year terms in a volunteer capacity. All members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.

Applications are due Friday, October 28. Interested candidates should submit a resume and statement of interest by email to Dr. Vanessa Boukili at vboukili@somervillema.gov or by mail to Vanessa Boukili, City of Somerville, OSPCD, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA. 02145. Youth applicants may submit a statement of interest only.

Anyone with questions may contact Boukili at the email above or call 617-625-6600 ext. 2516.