Shade Tree Meeting Schedule for 2008

The goal of the Princeton Township Shade Tree Commission is to create and maintain optimum tree cover, species diversity, and a pleasant planned environment over the 17 square-mile area of Princeton Township. The Princeton Township Shade Tree Commission is responsible for planting and maintaining trees along Township streets, public rights-of-way, and municipal open space. The Commission meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM, with the exception of August, September and October, in the Township Hall.

This year Princeton Township has been again designated as a TREE CITY USA. This honor goes to communities that have a tree ordinance, a legally established Shade Tree Commission, a comprehensive urban forestry program, and an Arbor Day celebration. As s TREE CITY USA, we can receive extra credit points on tree funding grants and are eligible to participate in the Shade Tree Seedling Program. The Commission would like to remind every Township resident that permits are required before removing or pruning any trees in the Township's right-of-way. A permit is also required if the trunk of the tree canopy is over the right-of-way even though the tree may be on private property. Township residents should call the Township Engineering Department to determine if a permit is required before cutting or pruning any tree at 609-921-7077, ext. 220.

Shade Tree Commission Members

Members of the Princeton Township Shade Tree Commission visited the  3rd grade students at Riverside Elementary School to celebrate Arbor Day.   Pictured from left are Lindy Eiref, Township Committeeman Bernie Miller, William Ricigliano, Marjorie Steinberg, Irene White,
Mayor Phyllis Marchand, Township Engineer Robert Kiser, Lily Krauss and Township Arborist Greg O'Neil.