Graham v. Board of Public Works

This is a suit to enjoin the board of public works of the city of Pittsfield from cutting down and removing four public shade trees standing within the limits of the highway in front of land of one of the plaintiffs on West Street in Pittsfield. A public hearing on the removal was held by the board, notices whereof were posted on the trees and in two public places more than seven days prior thereto. Written objections by several persons were filed with the board, both before and at the hearing. After the hearing the board ordered the trees to be cut down and removed, The reason for the order…