Shade Tree Advisory Committee
ABOUT US
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Lawrence Township Council. All of the members serve as volunteers.
Our Mission
We advise Planning & Zoning Boards on applications for site plan and subdivisions regarding standards, types and planting specifications for shade trees. We recommend to Township Council programs of shade tree improvement, planting and replacement along public rights-of-way. See our latest brochure.
Programs
- Arbor Day Celebration
- Memorial Tree Program
- Tree City USA
Members & Liaisons
Current Members:
- Judy Bubar (Through 12/31/15)
- Rosemarie Clark (Through 12/31/13)
- Carmine DiSanzo, Chair (Through 12/31/15)
- Edward S. Sproles, Vice Chair (Through 12/31/14)
- Janet Kane (Through 12/31/13)
- Doris M. Weisberg (Through 12/31/15)
Current Liaisons:
- Councilman Michael S. Powers, Township Council Liaison
- Andrew Link, Township Staff Liaison
Check Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Generally, the Committee meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. in the Engineering Conference Room in the Municipal Building.
Projects & Activities
The Shade Tree Adivsory Committee regularly participates in the Lawrence Township annual Community Day in October. The photo pictures the Shade Tree Advisory Committee’s past display with members drawing the winner’s name for a bonsai tree. Pictured left to right are Councilman Michael S. Powers, Shade Tree Advisory Committee member Carmine Di Sanzo, Committee member Janet Kane, and Committee member Edward S.Sproles. The winner of the bonsai tree was Tom Birkbeck.
Year 2012 Report by Chairman Carmine DiSanzo