Shade Tree Commission Created by Ordinance #1110 adopted in 1973 to consist of 3 members and amended by 1516-85 (increased to 5 members)  & 604-99 (increased member to 7 members & 2 alternates #1 & #2 - all borough residents appointed by the Mayor for 5 year terms.) Dan Buchanan, Council Liaison 2012 Board Members Richard Herban, Jr., - Chairperson Phil Emma - Vice Chairperson Robert Kalicki Stella Misiewicz Laurie Occhipinti Steven Schaffer Mary Lou Koslov 2011 Meeting Schedule 3rd Thursdays of the Month at 7:30PM, unless otherwise noted January 20, 2011 February 17, 2011 March 17, 2011 April 21, 2011 May 19, 2011 June 16, 2011 July 21, 2011 August 18, 2011 September 15, 2011 October 20, 2011 November 17, 2011 December 15, 2011 Arbor Day in Sayreville 2010 Sayreville’s Shade Tree Commission conducted tree plantings with the Boy Scouts and Shade Tree Chairman Rich Herban conducted an educational seminar. Accepting the award (from left to right) is Councilman Ken Kelly, Shade Tree Member Laurie Occhi, Shade Tree Member Phil Emma and State Forester James S. Barresi. Borough of Sayreville is awarded Tree City USA The Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 135 million Americans call home. The many benefits of being a Tree City include creating a framework for action, education, a positive public image, and citizen pride. The award was presented to Sayreville during New Jersey’s 61st Arbor Day Celebration held in Newark on April 30, 2010.