Tag: Tree City USA
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Arbor Day Foundation names Cranbury Township a Tree City USA
Cranbury was named a 2019 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Cranbury achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita…
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Lawrence Township marks Arbor Day by planting trees at municipal complex
Three small shade trees have been planted along the frontage of the Lawrence Township Municipal Complex in celebration of Arbor Day, which was observed April 24. The trees were planted south of the exit driveway at the municipal building to highlight the township’s commitment to trees and tree planting. Mayor James Kownacki issued a proclamation…
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East Brunswick to celebrate Tree City U.S.A. designation with Arbor Day event
EAST BRUNSWICK – East Brunswick has been named a national Tree City U.S.A. for the 41st year. “The Tree City U.S.A. honor comes from The National Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit education organization dedicated to tree planting and environmental stewardship,” Michael Reissner, director of Recreation & Parks for East Brunswick, said in a statement provided…
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Sayreville maintains Tree City designation
SAYREVILLE – For 2019, Sayreville will retain its Tree City USA award as members of the borough’s Shade Tree Commission are recognized for their work. The announcement that Sayreville was named as a Tree City USA this year by the Arbor Day Foundation, a non-profit conservation and education organization, was made in a proclamation read…
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Allentown council will hire attorney to investigate employee complaints
ALLENTOWN – The Borough Council will hire an independent counsel to investigate a series of employee complaints and resignations. During a recent meeting, members of Allentown’s governing body passed a resolution stating their intention to employ an outside attorney for that purpose. The resolution states the employee complaints and multiple resignations have been filed with…
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South River Green Team debuts on Earth Day
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER– Aiming to create a more sustainable and greener community for residents, the South River Green Team held its first meeting on Earth Day, April 22. The Green Team was formed as a permanent advisory committee to the borough to encourage sustainable practices and become environmentally friendly within the…
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Celebration will mark 39th designation of East Brunswick as ‘Tree City USA’
EAST BRUNSWICK – To commemorate being named a “Tree City USA,” East Brunswick will hold a special observance of Arbor Day next month. Steve Gottleib of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission will present the Tree City U.S.A. flag and other recognition materials to Mayor Brad Cohen at 1:30 p.m. May 5 at Warnsdorfer Elementary School on…
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‘Tree City USA’ event planned for April 29 in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – The Township of East Brunswick will celebrate its designation as a “Tree City USA” for 2016 with a ceremony on April 29. The Tree City USA honor comes from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Communities entering the program are recommended by state foresters and qualify if they have a city tree ordinance, a…