Wednesday, November 19, 2025 4:00 – 7:00 p. m.
MAA Annual Meeting & Elections
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 4:00 – 7:00 p. m.
Elks Lodge • 95 Speen Street • Natick, MA
Understanding Massachusetts Tree Law & Regulations
Tom Brady, MCA MQTW Director of Public Works Watertown, MA
In a world where tree issues often end up in court, knowing the law is essential for every arborist. Tree laws and regulations are in place at the federal, state, and local levels. How these laws are enacted and administered can vary widely. Our unique structure of governance in Massachusetts results in tremendous variations of local tree law that change from city to city or town to town, and staying informed isn’ t always easy.
Tom Brady, our local expert in tree-related legal matters, will cut through the confusion and explain how these various laws apply to the work we as arborists do every day. Gain practical insight to avoid common legal pitfalls and protect yourself, your clients, and your business. This is the third in a series of talks regarding trees and the law Tom has led at MAA meetings. It is Tom’ s intent to focus on the local laws which affect us during this attendee-driven discussion.
For additional details, and to register, visit MassArbor. org.
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Slate of Officers & Directors
The MAA nominating committee has recommended the following slate of officers and directors continue to serve the association in 2026.
President Russell Holman, MCA, CTSP, BCMA Eversource Hyde Park, MA
Vice President Max Ford-Diamond, MCA Boston Parks & Recreation Boston, MA
Secretary / Treasurer Brandon Maltby, MCA Maltby & Co., Inc. Stoughton, MA
Past President Kevin Cleveland, MCA Tree Tech, Inc. Foxborough, MA
MCA Representative Matt Fisk, MCA Fisk Tree Service Seekonk, MA
Directors
Kieran D. Yaple, MCA Race Mountain Tree Service, Inc. Sheffield, MA
Keith Bernard, MCA Barrett Tree Service East Medford, MA
Steve Vernon, MCA Harrison McPhee, Inc. Millis, MA
See page 3 for additional information from Board of Directors.
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