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Shade Tree Commission warns Morristown of oversalting, plans invasive‑species ordinance amendment
Summary
A representative of the Shade Tree Commission told the council that municipal and private salting practices exceed Department of Environmental Protection guidelines, killing trees and harming waterways. The commission will propose adding "emerging invasives" language to the town’s invasive‑species ordinance at a future meeting.
Kristen Ace, representing the Morristown Shade Tree Commission, told the Town Council on Feb. 25 that the commission has documented "over‑salting" practices around the downtown, municipal properties and parking authority sites that exceed New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection guidelines.
Ace said she circulated a packet of salting information to council members and described salt damage to street trees and downstream impacts on…
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