Requests for Memorial and Borough Shade Trees

Honorariums and Memorial Trees

Any person can purchase a tree to honor a loved one or in memory of a loved one. What a wonderful concept to dedicate a tree to a loved one and at the same time contribute to the beautification of our town. The planting of a tree can be a lasting gift to commemorate the birth of a child, Mother's or Father's Day and/or birthdays. When the tree is planted, a small, inscribed granite stone can be installed at the tree base. The stone will be placed and secured in the ground when the tree is planted.

Cost / Responsibilities

The donor will assume the cost of tree and/or stone purchase. This is a one-time cost of $300. The Borough of Pennington and the Shade Tree Committee are not responsible for replacement of any tree or stone once installed.

Procedures

Click on the attached for the "Request for a Memorial Tree" form. Orders for memorial trees must be received by the Shade Tree Committee a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the start of the planting season.

Planting of Street Trees

The Shade Tree Committee advises Borough Council in the planting, care and removal of municipal shade and ornamental trees and shrubbery.  If you are interested in having a tree planted in the right-of-way adjacent to your home, or if you are concerned that a Borough shade tree near your property needs care, click on the attached for the "Request for Attention to Municipal Tree" form.