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Shade Tree

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Aug 15, 2026

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Freehold Township

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Shade Tree Commission Approves Management Plan

Published Aug 15, 2026

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Shade Tree Commission Reviews Tree Removals

The commission approved $17,000 in fees for removal of a damaged White Walnut Heritage Tree at Golden Meadow Estates: $14,000 for the tree’s appraised value and $3,000 for removal.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Tree Removal Fees Approved

The commission unanimously approved a $9,825 appraisal and stated total fees of $85,225 for a project proposing removal of 905 trees, including one Heritage Tree, at 569 Halls Mills Road.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Township Approves First Tree Inventory Phase

The Shade Tree Commission approved the first phase of a community tree inventory covering the municipal complex, Durand Park, and right-of-way trees on Schank and Stillwells Corner Roads.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Tree removal plans reviewed

The commission reviewed a revised count of 517 trees slated for removal at the JCP&L Smithburg substation, with a replacement payment expected to exceed $200,000. It also requested additional tree inventories and plan details for two development projects involving substantial tree clearing.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Shade Tree Commission Approves Management Plan

The commission approved a $7,800 proposal to prepare a Community Forestry Management Plan and reviewed multiple tree-removal requests, including one involving approximately 30 trees that may require replanting or a $12,300 fee.

2 min readMunicipal coverage