It is the duty of the Shade Tree Commission to advise and consult with the Mayor and the Council on all matters relating to the planting, control, care, protection, improvement and removal of shade and ornamental trees or shrubbery situated on and along any public street, highway, park, parkway or public place within the Borough of Shrewsbury. The power and authority of the Shade Tree Commission are articulated within Shrewsbury Code, Article XVIII—3-121.

The Shade Tree Commission meets monthly, the second Saturday of the month, 8:30 A.M. at the Municipal Center, 419 Sycamore Avenue.  Special meetings of the Shade Tree Commission can be called by the Mayor, Council liaison, or chair of the Commission. To contact any members of The Shade Tree Commission, please leave a message with  the Municipal Clerk's Office at 732-741-4200, x. 108.

Shrewsbury has achieved “Tree City U.S.A.” status since 1998. The Commission also participates in community Arbor Day events held annually on the last Friday of April. The Shade Tree Commission works closely with the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and the Environmental Commission on a variety of issues.