Shade Tree Commission

Meetings

  • 5:30 pm
  • 1st Thursday of the month

Members

  1. Michael Dunn

    Arborist
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  1. Barry Halkin

    Member
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  1. Chris McNichol

    Chairperson
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  1. Skip Shuda

    Member
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  1. Jean Thomas

    Member
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  1. Julie Smith

    Member
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  1. Jen Malkoun

    Liasion
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There are five Commission members, members serve a 5-year term.  Currently there are no vacanices.

Commission Overview

The Shade Tree Commission has exclusive custody and control of the shade trees in the Borough. This commission is authorized to plant, remove, maintain, and protect shade trees on the streets of the Borough.

Tree Tips

  1. Avoid Damage to Trees During Construction
  2. Avoid Utility Conflict with Trees
  3. Benefits of Trees
  4. Buying High Quality Trees
  5. Insect Disease Problems
  6. Mature Tree Care
  7. New Tree Planting
  8. Plant Health Care
  9. Proper Mulching of Trees
  10. Pruning Mature Trees
  1. Pruning Young Trees
  2. Recognizing Tree Risk
  3. Storm Related Tree Damage
  4. The Value of Trees
  5. Treatment of Trees Damages by Construction
  6. Tree Selection and Placement
  7. Trees and Turf
  8. Why Hire an Arborist?
  9. Why Topping Hurts Trees