Please find a notice from the MassDOT below:
May 18, 2026
RE: Notification of Approved District 3 Vegetation Management Plan
Dear Municipal Officials,
Pursuant to 333 CMR 11.05 (4), this shall serve as a notice of approval of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation District 3 Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) as modified. The approval was given by the members of the ROW Panel present on April 23, 2026.
The approved Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) is available at the following link:
www.mass.gov/doc/massdot-district-3-vegetation-management-plan-2026-2030/download
This approval is subject to all the provisions of (333 CMR 11.00-all). It will remain in effect for the years 2026 through 2030, unless suspended, revoked, or modified.
Upon approval of the Yearly Operational Plan (YOP) and 21-days in advance of the application of herbicide to a ROW, the applicant will notify the MDAR, Board of Health, water supplier, Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission of the application in the municipalities that will be treated that year. Notification will include methods and locations of the application, herbicide fact sheet, U.S. EPA registration number for herbicide and applicator contact information. Additionally, at least 48 hours prior to a ROW herbicide application, the applicant will publish in a local newspaper the following information: methods and locations of herbicide application, approximate dates of herbicide application, name of herbicide(s) to be used, description/purpose of application and contact information for the designated individuals per 333 CMR 11.00.
Please note not all municipalities will be included in the YOP.
A hard copy of the approved VMP will be provided to you upon request. For VMP requests and questions please contact Angela Schofield at 617-620-3808, or by e-mail at Angela.c.schofield@dot.state.ma.us.
Sincerely,
Barry Lorion
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