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Environmental Commission / Shade Tree Advisory / Green Team
The Borough of South River is committed to managing our urban forest and ensuring that we realize the many benefits and quality of life enhancements that shade trees provide. In 2017, the Borough passed two resolutions, one to begin applying for Tree City USA status, the other to begin applying for Sustainable Jersey status. It also passed an ordinance creating a Green Team to help meet Sustainable Jersey status.
Regular Members | Term | Regular Members | Term |
Richard Byrne, Chair (PB) | 01/01/21 - 12/31/23 | Eliana Neyra | 01/09/23 - 12/31/25 |
Lisa Byrne | 01/01/21 - 12/31/23 | William Solnosky | 04/09/21 - 12/31/23 |
Shari Garretson | 01/10/22 - 12/31/24 | Julie Meira, Liaison | 01/09/23 - 12/31/23 |
Emily Grasso | 01/10/22 - 12/31/24 | Alt. 1 – Ann Briscese | 01/10/21 - 12/31/23 |
Sergio Labrego | 01/09/23 - 12/31/25 | Alt. 2 – Vacant |
Spotted Lanternflies
We're reminding residents of ways they can help control the spotted lanternfly population. To learn more about the steps you can take to prevent the further spread of these invasive insects, visit New Jersey's Spotted Lanternfly Webpage or view the Spotted Lanternfly Informational Flyer (PDF).
Environmental / Shade Tree Commission
Our Environmental/Shade Tree Commission is working hard to ensure that our Borough is growing our shade covering in the borough that provides a variety of environmental benefits and is shown to increase property values. It is currently examining the Borough's Shade Tree ordinance, establishing a more coherent policy regarding tree removal, and introducing a Shade Tree planting event.
In addition, this year's interns are starting the process of creating a shade tree inventory to provide the borough with additional knowledge and planning ability, that will begin to populate on MAP it later this year.
Shade Tree Application
Apply to have a Shade Tree Planted on your verge (the space between the curb and sidewalk): "Plant One on Me" Application (PDF)
Tree Dedication Application
Apply to dedicate a tree in one of our public spaces.
Meetings
- Time: 6:30 pm
- Location: The South River Municipal Building, 48 Washington Street Conference Room, unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, February 2nd Thursday, June 8th Thursday, October 12th Thursday, February 23rd Thursday, June 29th Thursday, November 2nd Thursday, March 16th Thursday, July 20th Thursday, November 30th Thursday, April 6th Canceled Thursday, August 10th Thursday, December 21st Thursday, April 27th Thursday, August 31st Thursday, January 11, 2024
(Organizational)Thursday, May 18th Thursday, September 21st
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
Tree Dedication
Interested in dedicating a tree in the borough? Learn about our new program by visiting the Tree and Branch Dedications page.