Madison Shade Tree Board planned fall plantings and approved bench policies. Chair Gene Cracovia led the board in authorizing tree plantings across 31 locations, including a November 9 meadow project costing $7,900.
The Madison Shade Tree Management Board approved July minutes and set fall planting plans. Vice Chair Judy Honohan coordinated identification of 31 sites across Madison where trees will be planted by October 1, with species including American Sycamore, Elm, and Swamp White Oak. The board sent two
Madison Shade Tree Board addresses July rainstorm damage and multiple tree permit violations. The board completed cleanup from the July 3 storm that caused major tree damage, with Department of Public Works handling major concerns. Chair Gene Cracovia and Arborist Rich Wolowicz will address three
Madison Shade Tree Board completes spring plantings and formally opposes tree removal for residential solar panels. The board finished 90 spring tree plantings by June 16 and approved 30 additional trees for fall planting, with Vice Chair Judy Honohan and member George Limbach assigned to site
Shade Tree Board discusses spring planting progress and endorses Quiet Summer Initiative. Chairman Gene Cracovia reported 30 trees planted this spring with plans for watering and alligator bags. Madison marked 41 years as Tree City USA following its May 2 Arbor Day Celebration featuring three
Madison Shade Tree Board formally demands 52 replacement trees from Florham Park. The board met April 16, with Chair Gene Cracovia presiding over the hybrid meeting. Florham Park removed 10 trees while building an access road along the municipal border, but Madison's ordinance requires 52
Madison Shade Tree Board approves spring planting program for 90 trees, awards maintenance contract. Vice Chair Judy Honohan submitted orders for 90 trees with April 15 delivery and planting through May 15, while Member George Limbach marked 90 sites after evaluating 280 potential locations. The
Shade Tree Board orders 90 trees for spring, advances removal projects. The Shade Tree Management Board approved a spring planting of 90 trees including 30 in the 1-inch caliper range, with board members directed to identify locations once snow melts. Vice Chair Judy Honohan will submit the order;
Madison Shade Tree Board elects 2026 officers, lifts tree dedication moratorium. The Shade Tree Management Board unanimously elected Gene Cracovia as Chair, with Judy Honohan as Vice Chair and Elizabeth Fontaine as Secretary. The board lifted a previously imposed moratorium on tree dedications and
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