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Princeton council approves updated tree‑removal permit ordinance amid calls for tougher protections
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 25‑19 to update tree‑removal permit rules after multi‑year work by the Shade Tree Commission. Janet Stern, an STC member, urged adding removed provisions to prevent clear‑cutting and strengthen enforcement; the ordinance passed on roll call.
The Princeton mayor and council adopted Ordinance 25‑19, updating tree removal permit requirements and amending relevant code chapters.
Councilmember Brian opened discussion by praising the Shade Tree Commission's multi‑year work on the ordinance. "They've been working on this ordinance for somewhere between 3 and 4 years," he said, noting the commission's deep engagement.
Janet Stern, who identified herself as a member of the Shade Tree Commission but spoke as a…
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