SHADE TREES:

Though the trees in the Borough come under the jurisdiction of the Shade Tree Commission, the Department of Public Works trims; elevates and removes about 90% of the tree work in town. Larger projects are contracted out on an annual basis by the Shade Tree Commission.

The Shade Tree Commission oversees the planting, removal, trimming and maintenance of all trees within the Borough.

Any work that is to be performed on Borough trees including the trimming or removal must first be approved by the Commission. For further information please call 201-825-3400 ext. 0.

Borough trees are defined as those located within the Borough right of way (usually the first 10 feet from the curb line) and all trees on municipal properties.

Anyone planning to remove more than 6 trees from private property in a 12 month period with a diameter in excess of 4 inches, measured on a tree height of 4 feet above the ground level requires a borough permit.