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Shade Tree Commission
Shade Tree Commission meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of each month at 9:00 am at the Municipal Center, 419 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Commission Members
William Gerth, Chairman
Doug Keiper, Member
Ryan Howard, Member
Jason McCullough, Member
Gordon Mearns, Member
Stuart Minis, Member
Patrick Slattery, Member
Mary Russell, Member
Larry Lobaugh, Member
Jim Daly, Council Liaison
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If you have any questions or concerns regarding your trees or landscape, please contact a member of the Shade Tree Commission (STC) or stop by our monthly meetings held in the Borough Municipal Complex at 8:30am on the second Saturday of each month.
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, 9:00 am. 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 x108.
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.
