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Westwood committee readies April 25 townwide cleanup after Shade Tree plants 75 trees
Summary
The Borough of Westwood Environmental Advisory Committee confirmed supplies and volunteer plans for an April 25 townwide cleanup, and noted the Shade Tree Committee planted 75 trees on April 18. Council liaison said outreach to local colleges may help staffing next year.
The Borough of Westwood Environmental Advisory Committee confirmed plans for a townwide cleanup scheduled for April 25 and advised outreach to local colleges for volunteer help.
Robert Bicocchi, council liaison, told the committee that he had spoken to Rick Woods about providing bags and tools for the cleanup and that "everything was set." He said the cleanup flyer was circulated to committee members and forwarded to Celebrate Westwood; Bicocchi will also forward it to the Shade Tree Committee and check Bergen County's Earth Day listings to confirm broader publicity.
Bicocchi also reported that the Shade Tree Committee planted 75 trees on April 18, with volunteer assistance from a college fraternity. He suggested the Environmental Advisory Committee reach out to nearby colleges to recruit student volunteers for next year’s cleanup.
The committee did not report any public comments during the meeting; members emphasized publicity and centralized coordination as next steps.
