Tree Warden

The Tree Warden is charged with managing shade trees on City property and within the public right-of-way, as well as working with the Urban Forestry Commission. On a day-to-day basis, a tree warden manages activities related to, but not limited to:

  • Pruning of trees for safety and health
  • Removal of trees that are dead or dying
  • Identification of planting sites
  • Planting new trees
  • Writing grant proposals

The City of Northampton's Tree Warden is appointed by the Mayor and is an employee of the Department of Public Works.

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To learn more about the duties and responsibilities of a tree warden, please visit Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association.

Contact Information

  1. Richard C. Parasiliti, Jr.

    Tree Warden
    ISA Board Certified Master Arborist #NE-7031BM
    ISA Municipal Specialist #NE-7031BM
    ISA TRAQ
    Email Richard Parasiliti

    Address

    Department of Public Works
    125 Locust Street
    Northampton, MA 01060
    Ph: 413-587-1570
    Fax: 413-587-1576

    Hours

    Monday - Friday
    7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Two people planting a treeRich Parasiliti (Tree Warden) & Lilly Lombard (former PSTC Chair) plant a Scarlet Oak at Forbes Library (Nov 2017).