SHADE TREE COMMISSION

The Shade Tree Commission was established in 1966, and charged with “the regulation, planting, care and control of shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery upon and in the streets, highways, public places, parks and parkways of the borough...” (Borough Code, Chap.10, §10-1)

Our mission is to protect the asset our shade trees represent, enhance the quality of life for Borough residents, and foster a better environment by planting and maintaining sustainable, healthy, and safe shade trees, preserving species diversity, and promoting proper tree care and stewardship in the Community.

See our 2007 Annual Report
for a review of the Commission's Activities during the past year
and an outline of some of our objectives for 2008.

Members of the Commission

RICHARD DYAS, COUNCIL LIAISON 1/1/09
GEORGE FROMM, CHAIRMAN 1/1/13
KATHY DOPART, 1/1/09
LAURIE HART, 1/1/10
COLEEN HINES, 1/1/11
DOROTHY RASMUSSEN, 1/1/12

The Shade Tree Commission meets the second Monday
of each month, at 7:00 PM in Borough Hall except as noted on the 2008 Meeting Schedule

You may contact the Commission through the Borough Clerk at blacina@metuchen.com