After forty years, the City of Burlington is saying goodbye to Chief Greylock. This sculpture has been a much-loved presence in Battery Park for decades. Gifted to the City by artist Peter Toth as part of his Whispering Giants series, it was dubbed Chief Greylock by members of the state’s Abenaki community shortly before its unveiling in 1984. A recent structural analysis of the wood has shown significant rot in key weight-bearing areas of the structure. Unfortunately, a structural analysis concluded that to avoid potential harm to pedestrians, Chief Greylock should be permanently deaccessioned and removed from Battery Park. The City is working with the Artist on removal, but is prepared to complete removal independently if necessary to ensure a safe public space. The City is in conversation with Abenaki partners to ensure the site remains a place of shared meaning through the installation of future public art.