Parsippany Chosen To Host N.J. Arbor Day Ceremony

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Parsippany is among the elite when it comes to being a Tree City in New Jersey, joined by only Paramus as the two towns in the state who have been designated Tree City status for 40 years.

Now in 2016, the 40th Anniversary of Arbor Day’s Tree City USA program will be held in Parsippany, as selected by the state, on April 29 at 10 a.m.

All are invited to attend the program, which will be held at Veterans Memorial Park on Route 46 East.

Two Space Shuttle White Pine trees will be planted during the event behind Astronaut Garrett Reisman’s monument and an elm tree will be planted near the bandstand.

Special guests of the event include NJ State Forester, John Sacco; Joseph Jannarone, Sr., former Parsippany Forester; many state and local dignitaries; Parsippany High School Marching Band under direction of Greg Dalakian; Parsippany High School Cheerleaders led by Coach Carolina Sylvin; Parsippany Hills High School Choir; Parsippany Police Honor Guard; Parsippany 3rd grade students from Eastlake, Intervale, Littleton, Lake Parsippany and Mount Tabor schools.

“The Tree City USA Program is set up to encourage planting and care of trees and shrubs. Participation in this program represents a strong commitment for us in our community. Parsippany is fortunate to have so many citizens, businesses, community groups and civic leaders who take pride in Parsippany’s natural beauty. We are a community that cares about our environment and will continue to launch many future greening initiatives as a reminder of the relevance of trees”, stated Mayor James Barberio. “I want to thank our Parks & Forestry Department for helping to beautify, care for and nurture our trees on a daily basis and for all those who helped to make this Arbor Day ceremony a meaningful celebration.”