Meetings

• 7 pm
• 3rd Monday of every month

2026 Meeting Dates

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Mission Statement

To improve and maintain the quality of life in Washington by maximizing the environmental, social, and economic benefits of trees to the community while minimizing the associated costs and liabilities.

• Develop and perpetuate beneficial shade tree resources.
• Maximize the benefits that trees provide the Borough and its residents.
• Maximize long-term stability and sustainability in the community forest.
• Optimize the balance between tree condition, maintenance costs, and budgetary constraints.
• Minimize the risk of trees to public safety.
• Minimize conflicts between trees, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.
• Stimulate public interest, appreciation, and support for public shade tree programs and encourage volunteer participation.
• Encourage the planting, preservation, and proper care of trees on private property.
• Increase the Borough's overall tree canopy cover to 40%.
• Meet the eligibility requirements of the New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act.

Plant Some Roots in Washington

• Shade Tree needs your help(PDF)
• Arbor Day Planting Flyer(PDF)

Volunteers are needed. Inquire at the Municipal Building, phone number 908-689-3600, ext. 119.