Environmental Commission discusses tree ordinance, water quality, reschedules Green Fair
Environmental Commission debates tree ordinance and water quality measures. Chair Dominick Tedeschi presented positions on a proposed tree ordinance, with Commissioners recommending establishment of a tree fund, removal of current exemptions, and adjusted fee structures. On water quality, Tedeschi
misc · Meeting of April 28, 2026
NJ MANCHESTER — Environmental Commission debates tree ordinance and water quality measures. Chair Dominick Tedeschi presented positions on a proposed tree ordinance, with Commissioners recommending establishment of a tree fund, removal of current exemptions, and adjusted fee structures. On water quality, Tedeschi outlined recommendations for mandatory Lead Service Line testing, resampling of both Eastern and Western water systems, and a beyond-compliance initiative before spending on remediation.
The Commission approved prior meeting minutes 3-0 and rescheduled the Spring Green Fair.
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Source: the misc meeting of April 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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