HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence re tree removal 2026From:Jerolimo, Joseph
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Subject:RE: 204 Setucket Rd. Vegetation removed
Date:Thursday, July 16, 2026 9:25:00 AM
Hello again Chris and Erin,
Just wanted to follow up to let you know the Conservation Administrator, Brittany,
agreed that you don’t need to have a professionally prepared plan.
If you need any help, you can also stop by the Conservation office at Town Hall or
arrange a site visit with her. She has a background in botany so she can help make
sure the plants you choose will survive well and look nice.
Regards,Joe JerolimoConservation AgentTown of Yarmouthjjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us508-398-2231 x7007
From: Jerolimo, Joseph
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 3:23 PM
To:
Subject: RE: 204 Setucket Rd. Vegetation removed
Hello Chris,
Thank you for the phone call earlier to discuss replanting at 204 Setucket Rd. Please
see the attached list of approved plants and where to source them.
It is a long list, so here are some that we often recommend:
Trees: northern red oak, black oak, scarlet oak, eastern red cedar
Medium shrubs: viburnum, swamp azalea, sweet pepperbush, highbush blueberry,
northern bayberry
Low shrubs: sweet fern, bearberry
As we discussed, the next steps will be for you to provide a planting plan for approval
by Conservation. The plants should cover the area where vegetation was removed
(roughly from the shed back) and should include a mix of at least three species and
include trees and shrubs.
With an area this size (around 3000sf) the Commission usually requires the plan be
prepared by a landscape professional. However, since you’re cooperating willingly on
an old violation, they may prefer you invest that money in plants rather than hiring
someone to draw up a plan. I will check with them and get back to you as soon as I
know. Let’s say 9/17/2026 as the deadline for the planting plan with the goal of
planting in the Fall.
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Regards,Joe JerolimoConservation AgentTown of Yarmouthjjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us508-398-2231 x7007
From:
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 11:03 AM
To: Jerolimo, Joseph <JJerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: Re: 204 Setucket Rd. Vegetation removed
Hi Joe - I've been getting sent to a mailbox and its not asking for an extension, am I
using the correct number?
Christopher De Louise
On Mon, Jul 13, 2026 at 8:43 AM Jerolimo, Joseph <JJerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us>
wrote:
Good morning Chris,
I get in at 8:30, but any time between now and 10 today, or 10-12 tomorrow should
work for me. 508-397-2231 ext 7007
Regards,Joe JerolimoConservation AgentTown of Yarmouthjjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us508-398-2231 x7007
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Sent: Friday, July 10, 2026 4:04 PM
To: Jerolimo, Joseph <JJerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us>
Cc: ; DiRienzo, Brittany
<BDiRienzo@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: Re: 204 Setucket Rd. Vegetation removed
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Hi Joe,
Thank you again for being helpful with the information provided, it would be great
to have a call to go over the request and understand the process. Would you have
time on Monday or Tuesday morning if I gave you a call? I would be available
between 8-10am on Monday or 10am-12pm on Tuesday. If those times don't work
for you I can be flexible if you propose timing.
Have a great weekend, thank you.
Chris
Christopher De Louise
On Mon, Jul 6, 2026 at 11:16 AM Jerolimo, Joseph <JJerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us>
wrote:
Hello Erin and Chris,
Thanks for getting back to me, please see my answers below:
Massmapper – the darker green indicates that the property north of the pink
boundary line is a Town owner conservation area. The patterned portion is
the approximate area of a mapped wetland, specifically the type of wetland
is labeled as “wooded swamp mixed trees”. This is only an estimated area,
the actual boundary of the wetland would need to be marked in the field by
a professional. Massmapper is a public tool if you have other questions, just
keep in mind that the measurement tools and mapped wetlands are
estimates.
Aerial views - Both maps I sent have a scale in the bottom left corner, but
again I would stress that the scale is approximate.
Regards,Joe JerolimoConservation AgentTown of Yarmouthjjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us508-398-2231 x7007
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Sent: Sunday, July 5, 2026 9:39 AM
To: Jerolimo, Joseph <JJerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us>
Cc: DiRienzo, Brittany <BDiRienzo@yarmouth.ma.us>; Christopher De Louise
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Subject: Re: 204 Setucket Rd. Vegetation removed
Hi Joe,
Apologies for the delay, below are a few follow up questions:
Massmapper - it's not clear from the key what the land behind the property
line is designated as, can you please clarify this?
Aerial views - these are excluding any sort of key to mark distance, can you
please include this?
Also adding my husband Chris here to track our conversation.
Let us know, thank you!
On Tue, Jun 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM Jerolimo, Joseph
<JJerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us> wrote:
Hello,
I’m following up regarding the potential violation at 204 Setucket Road.
Please contact the Conservation Division to discuss.
Regards,Joe JerolimoConservation AgentTown of Yarmouthjjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us508-398-2231 x7007
From: Jerolimo, Joseph
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 2:23 PM
Cc: DiRienzo, Brittany <BDiRienzo@yarmouth.ma.us>
Subject: 204 Setucket Rd. Vegetation removed
Hello,
Thank you again for taking my call earlier regarding your property located at
204 Setucket Rd. in Yarmouth.
As we discussed, the Conservation Commission of Yarmouth has information
that there may have been a violation of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection
Act, G.L. c.131 §40 and its regulations at 310 CMR 10.00 and/or the Town of
Yarmouth Wetland By-law, Chapter 143 and its regulations. The activity which
may have impacted the wetland resource areas is the removal of vegetation,
including several trees.
I have attached an aerial image showing the property from April 2023
compared to April 2026. I have also included an image from Massmapper
which shows the estimated wetland boundary. In order to resolve this type of
violation the Commission requires that the area be restored to its previous
condition by replanting approved native plants. If it is determined that a
violation did occur, failure to comply could result in further Enforcement action
and potential fines.
Once you have had a chance to review, or if you need more information, please
contact myself or the Conservation Administrator (cc’d on this email) to discuss.
Regards,Joe JerolimoConservation AgentTown of Yarmouthjjerolimo@yarmouth.ma.us508-398-2231 x7007