Thomas Hjerpe News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

The Martha's Vineyard Times O.B. settles unauthorized tree removal Thomas Hjerpe paid the town to replace a tree he removed in Ocean Park. — Brian Dowd Oak Bluffs parks commissioner Amy Billings reached a $2,025 settlement with Thomas Hjerpe, 54, of Northborough after Hjerpe’s unauthorized removal of a catalpa tree in Ocean Park. Billings told The Times in an email the $2,025 settlement was determined by a quote from Crossland Landscape and Hagerty Tree. The money will cover the cost of replacing the catalpa tree, stump grinding, plus two years’ maintenance. Select board mem...

The Martha's Vineyard Times Oak Bluffs takes tree removal to small claims court Following an unauthorized removal of an Ocean Park tree, town will seek compensation. Oak Bluffs is seeking restitution from Thomas Hjerpe, 54, of Northborough for removing a tree in Ocean Park. Oak Bluffs selectmen gave parks commissioner Amy Billings the greenlight to discuss legal action against a seasonal resident over the unauthorized removal of a tree in Ocean Park. In an email to The Times, Oak Bluffs Police Sgt. Daniel Cassidy said Thomas Hjerpe, 54, of Northborough contacted him and Billings a...