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Shade Tree Commission
On April 19, 2006, The Plainfield City Council enacted an ordinance creating the Shade Tree Commission to aid in protecting and establishing trees in the city, see Municipal Code at Chapter 3., Article 41. The power to regulate the planting and protection of shade trees is contained in New Jersey General Law at N.J.S.A. 40:64-01, et. seq.
The Shade Tree Commission is vested with the authority to regulate the planting, care and control of shade or ornamental trees and shrubbery in or on the streets, public places, parks and parkways in Plainfield. The Shade Tree Commission also advises the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment on Shade Tree concerns on public property and along public rights-of-way. The Shade Tree Commission works closely with the Department of Public Works.
Plainfield 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.
Plainfield Shade Tree Commission
2019 Membership Directory |
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Oscar Riba, Chairman,
Regular Member
5 Year Term
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12/31/19 |
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Drue Doman
Succeeds Ronald Johnson
Unexpired 5 Year Term
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12/31/20 |
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Vanessa Doman
Regular Member Succeeds Peter Simone
Unexpired 5 Year Term
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12/31/21 |
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Barbara Spellmeyer,
Secretary,
Regular Member
Succeeds Jan Massey
Unexpired 5 Year Term
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12/31/22 |
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Marya E. Pardes,
Regular Member
5 Year Term
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12/31/24 |
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Vacant Alternate # 1
Alternate#1 Succeeds,
Barbara Spellmeyer
Unexpired 5 Year Term
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12/31/21 |
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Vacant Alternate #2,
Succeeds Vanessa Doman
Unexpired 5 Year Term
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12/31/20 |
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Barry Goode,
City Councilman-at-Large,
1st & 4th Ward (non-voting City Council Designee)
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12/31/19 |
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Cory Storch,
City Councilman,
3th Ward (non-voting City Council Designee)
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12/31/19 |
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Carmen Louis, DPW
(non-voting Mayoral Designee)
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12/31/19 |
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John Louise, DPW
(non-voting Mayoral Designee – Alternate)
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12/31/19 |
Plainfield Shade Tree Commission
2017 Membership Directory |
Name
Membership Class |
Term Expiration |
Mary Burgwinkle
Chairwoman, Secretary
Regular Member
5 Year Term |
12/31/18 |
Oscar Riba
Regular Member
5 Year Term |
12/31/19 |
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Barbara Spellmeyer
Regular Member
Succeeds Jan Massey Unexpired 5 Year Term
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12/31/22 |
Ronald Johnson
Regular Member
Succeeds Kelly Boero
Unexpired 5 Year Term |
12/21/20 |
Hollace A. Hoffman
Regular Member
Succeeds Peter Simone
Unexpired 5 Year Term |
12/31/21 |
Vanessa Doman
Alternate #1 Succeeds Barbara Spellmeyer Unexpired 5 Year Term |
12/31/21 |
Alternate #2
Succeeds Vanessa Doman Unexpired 5 Year Term |
12/31/20 |
Diane Toliver, City Councilwoman, 1st Ward
(non-voting City Council Designee) |
12/31/18 |
Carmen Louis, DPW
(non-voting Mayoral Designee) |
12/31/18 |
John Louise, DPW
(non-voting Mayoral Designee – Alternate) |
12/31/18 |
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Shade Tree Commission 2018-2019 Annual Meeting Schedule |
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Full Meeting Schedule 2019
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Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019 |
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Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019 |
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Wednesday, Aug 21, 2019 |
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Wednesday, May 26, 2019 |
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Wednesday, May 22, 2019 |
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019 |
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019 |
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No February Meeting |
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019 |
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Full Meeting Schedule 2018
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Wednesday, Nov 14,, 2018 |
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Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018 |
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Wednesday, Sep 26, 2018 |
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2018 |
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018 |
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Wednesday, June 27, 2018 |
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018 |
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 |
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Wednesday, March 28, 2018 |
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Wednesday, February 28, 2018 |
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018 |
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Full Meeting Schedule 2017
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
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Wednesday, February 22, 2017 |
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017 |
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017 |
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 |
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Wednesday, June 28, 2017 |
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017 |
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017 |
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Wednesday, September 27, 2017 |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017 |
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Wednesday, November15 , 2017 |
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Wednesday, December 13, 2017 |
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Full Meeting Schedule 2016
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016 |
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016 |
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Wednesday, March 23, 2016 |
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016 |
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016 |
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Wednesday, June 22, 2016 |
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016 |
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016 |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016 |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016 |
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Wednesday, November16 , 2016 |
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Wednesday, December 14, 2016 |
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Full Meeting Schedule 2015 |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015 |
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 |
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015 |
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015 |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2015 |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2015 |
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015 |
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015 |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015 |
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015 |
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Wednesday November 11, 2015 |
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Full Meeting Schedule 2014
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014 |
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014 |
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014 |
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014 |
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014 |
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014 |
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014 |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 |
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014 |
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Past Events
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Arbor Day Celebration 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017 |
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Arbor Day Celebration 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016 |
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Arbor Day Celebration 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
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Arbor Day Celebration 2014
Friday, April 25, 2014
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The Selection, Care and Planting of Young Trees
Saturday, June 21, 2014
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