The Division of Urban Forestry is the lead agency responsible for emergencies related to trees on public property and the streets of Newton. An emergency ranges from a large limb blocking a street to City tree on a house. We are on call 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

If you have a tree emergency between 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday (except holidays) please contact us at 617-796-1500.

If you have a tree emergency outside of these hours at night, weekends, or holidays please contact the Newton Police Department at 617-796-2100.

If you feel this matter is life threatening or someone has been injured please dial 9-1-1 immediately.