MAA NOVEMBER ANNUAL MEETING 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, MCA, 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 during a dinner meeting. It is Tom’s intent to focus on the local Laws which affect us during this attendee driven discussion. About our Speaker Tom Brady, MCA recently returned to Watertown to assume the role of Director of Public Works after 23 years with the Town of Brookline where he served as a key member of the Brookline DPW team. During his time in Brookline, Tom served in the role of Urban Forestry Manager, Tree Warden and Town Arborist. In Watertown Tom oversees a staff of 65 and a budget exceeding $35 million. He is a leader in the City’s $70 million capital improvement program over the next five years to reconstruct streets and sidewalks and implement its complete streets strategy. MCA Education and ISA Credit
MAA NOVEMBER ANNUAL MEETING
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, MCA, 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 during a dinner meeting. It is Tom’s intent to focus on the local Laws which affect us during this attendee driven discussion.
About our Speaker
Tom Brady, MCA recently returned to Watertown to assume the role of Director of Public Works after 23 years with the Town of Brookline where he served as a key member of the Brookline DPW team.
During his time in Brookline, Tom served in the role of Urban Forestry Manager, Tree Warden and Town Arborist. In Watertown Tom oversees a staff of 65 and a budget exceeding $35 million. He is a leader in the City’s $70 million capital improvement program over the next five years to reconstruct streets and sidewalks and implement its complete streets strategy.
MCA Education and ISA Credit
4:00 PM Doors open at 4:00 PM 5:00 PM Annual Election and Education 6:00 PM Dinner
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR Slate of Officers & Directors The nominating committee has recommended the following members to lead the association in 2026: PresidentRussell Holman, BCMA, MCA, CTSP Eversource Vice PresidentMax Ford-Diamond, MCA City of Boston Secretary/TreasurerBrandon Maltby, MCA Maltby & Co., Inc. Past PresidentKevin Cleveland, MCA Tree Tech MCA Representative Matt Fisk, MCAFisk Tree Service Directors Kieran Yaple, MCARace Mountain Tree Service Keith Bernard, MCABarrett Tree Service East Steve Vernon, MCAHarrison McPhee
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Slate of Officers & Directors
The nominating committee has recommended the following members to lead the association in 2026:
PresidentRussell Holman, BCMA, MCA, CTSP Eversource
Vice PresidentMax Ford-Diamond, MCA City of Boston
Secretary/TreasurerBrandon Maltby, MCA Maltby & Co., Inc.
Past PresidentKevin Cleveland, MCA Tree Tech
MCA Representative
Matt Fisk, MCAFisk Tree Service
Directors
Kieran Yaple, MCARace Mountain Tree Service
Keith Bernard, MCABarrett Tree Service East
Steve Vernon, MCAHarrison McPhee
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