Fanwood Loves Trees And Its Tree City USA Designation

Press release from the Borough of Fanwood :

May 2nd, 2022

Fanwood has once again been certified in the Tree City USA program for its continued care of trees, planting new trees and educational programs. The Tree City USA flag was unfurled at today’s Arbor Day celebration in Carriage House Park.

Co-chair Joanne Muoio announces events

The Arbor Day program, sponsored by the Fanwood Shade Tree Commission, encourages environmental awareness and conservation. Students from the Nettingham Middle School Environmental Club read a poem about trees and gave out Pine Oak and Dogwood tree seedlings. Commission co-chair Joann Muoio led the ceremonies.

Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell read the Arbor Day proclamation, signed by Mayor Colleen Mahr. Fanwood’s Master Tree Steward Dean Talcott did a presentation about the parts of a tree. Public Works employee Austin Louise demonstrated the DPW’s bucket truck by rescuing a piñata from a high up in a tree, then distributing the candy to the kids below. Cookies were on hand for the kids.

Austin Louise flanked by officers Tyler Flowers an Sean Hoffman

Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell speaks

Rescue Squad Captain Ian Lewis with Paisley Lewis

Dean Talcott has his tree presentation

Austin gives out candy from the piñata

Austin Louise raises the bucket to rescue the piñata

Austin Louise flanked by officers Tyler Flowers an Sean Hoffman

Councilwoman Kathy Mitchell speaks

Rescue Squad Captain Ian Lewis with Paisley Lewis

Dean Talcott has his tree presentation

Austin gives out candy from the piñata

Austin Louise raises the bucket to rescue the piñata

This press release was produced by the Borough of Fanwood. The views expressed here are the author’s own.