The Hubbardston Planning Board received an update Feb. 5 on tree health and potential removals along Williamsville Road related to National Grid activities. The planning office reported Travis, the town’s Department of Public Works director, has been appointed alternate tree warden and will verify tree health and consult an arborist if necessary to determine eligibility for emergency removal.

The planner reminded the board that under Massachusetts practice, towns with fewer than 5,000 residents do not need specified qualifications for a tree warden or alternate tree warden, but that professional arborist consultation remains an option when needed. Board members asked only to confirm that Travis may consult a certified arborist; the planning office and DPW confirmed he would do so when appropriate.

No formal vote or additional action was taken; the item was informational and the board moved on to other business.