Bordentown City Shade Tree Committee

05/08/2026

This is just a reminder and plea: newly planted trees need regular watering especially the first two years and especially during dry seasons. If you are a homeowner who has a new(er) tree, please water it well at least once a week, even if it is from last year. The City does send someone around to water, but that is only one time a week, and may not include last year's trees. Also, we need some volunteers to "adopt" a few trees that are in parks or on property not in front of a home. Oliver Street park and the Zoo at Hilltop were planted last year. The corner of Lucas and Elizabeth received some plants this year. Help the trees to thrive. They help us breathe.

04/25/2026

The Shade Tree Committee usually meets the third Wednesday every other month, currently at Old City Hall. HOWEVER, due to conflicts, the May meeting will be on May 13th instead of the 20th. The meeting begins at 6:30 PM.

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01/22/2026

April 18, 2026 is the date picked for this year's Arbor Day planting.

12/25/2025

This big tree fell over during the wind storm the other night. Even though the tree itself looked healthy, the roots tell the real story. They were cut by the sidewalk replacement and the curbing. There was rot in the middle, invisible from the outside, but enough that the wind was able to push it over.
Fortunately for the homeowner, it landed between the porch and the driveway. Damage to one car, and a few scratches, but otherwise minimal damage.
Our outgoing commissioner Joe Myers and our public works head Bob Errickson took quick action. The tree was removed the next morning.
Keep this in mind when you are working around tree roots. The damage to the roots may not seem serious, but this can be the result.