Al Werner
Vice Chair
12/31/2024
Cindy Aiken
Regular
12/31/2027
Frank Goodhart
Regular
12/31/2026
Jack Gray
Regular
12/31/2024
Jim Baldassare
Township Committee Liaison
12/31/2023
Judy O'Connell
Secretary
12/31/2023
Kate Creegan
Regular
12/31/2025
Nick Fetchko
Regular
12/31/2027
Randy Santoro
Chair
12/31/2023
DPW Advisor
12/31/2022
Alternate 1
12/31/2022
Gregory Axt
Alternate 2
12/31/2026
On August 20, 1968, the Bernards Township Committee created the The Bernards Township Shade Tree Commission to aid in protecting and establishing trees throughout the township. The power to regulate the planting and protection of shade trees is contained in N.J.S.A. 40:88-4. The Shade Tree Commission is established in section 2-17. The Bernards Township Shade Tree Commission advises the Township Committee, Planning Board, and Zoning Board on Shade Tree concerns on public property and along public rights-of-way. Currently, tree care management needs are met primarily by outside contractors. The Department of Public Works and Parks and Recreation Crews assist with tree planting and aftercare along with brush cleanup.
Bernards Township desires to maintain and promote a healthy, safe and sustainable shade tree resource that will physically and aesthetically benefit the community and its residents in the most cost effective manner possible.
Bernards Township is proud to be named a Tree City USA. This distinction is given by the National Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of communities that have proven their commitment to an effective, ongoing community forestry program marked by renewal and improvement.
In order to be honored as a Tree City USA community, four standards must be met: