- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 6/6/24
- 06/06/2024
- 47 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cranbury Shade Tree Commission focused on the town’s environmental stewardship and community engagement, laying out plans for a tree canopy assessment and the celebration of Arbor Day. The meeting also addressed the importance of tree management on Main Street, the need for an updated tree removal replacement ordinance, and preparations for the upcoming Cranbury Day.
- NJ
- Cape May County
- 5/14/24
- 05/14/2024
- 56 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the Cape May Shade Tree Commission was marked by the election of a new vice chairman and discussions on a range of topics central to the city’s urban forestry management and tree protection efforts. The commission celebrated the city’s designation as a Tree City USA for the 42nd consecutive year. The meeting also saw debates on the updated ID cards for commission members, the enforcement of tree ordinances, and the impact of public infrastructure on tree health.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/2/24
- 05/17/2024
- 49 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Ocean Shade Tree Commission, topics discussed included the necessity of trained personnel for tree maintenance, community outreach for reforestation, and the debate surrounding the tree removal ordinance. The commission examined the distribution of 500 trees under a New Jersey reforestation program and deliberated on the management and maintenance of local trees, including those on public right-of-ways and near a local college.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/1/24
- 05/14/2024
- 130 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Fair Haven Shade Tree Commission’s meeting on May 1st, 2024, centered on a discussion about an ordinance update that could impact tree preservation in the town. The meeting also addressed tree planting initiatives, protection of young trees, and the successful tree buying program.
- NJ
- Cape May County
- 4/9/24
- 04/09/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cape May Shade Tree Commission tackled issues relating to trees’ impact on public infrastructure and the community’s safety. The focal point of the meeting was the debate on the commission’s role in proactively identifying and addressing sidewalk hazards caused by tree roots, and the responsibility of trimming overhanging limbs that obstruct street sweepers. Additionally, the commission discussed the incorrect planting of trees by a homeowner, the necessity of code enforcement for tree-related ordinances, and the importance of procedure adherence for tree removal and planting.