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Mahwah commission weighs tree planting or plaque to mark U.S. 250th anniversary
Summary
Commissioners discussed planting a tree for the U.S. semiquincentennial but leaned toward placing a plaque by an existing tree or in Veterans Park where older trees were recently removed; no final decision was recorded.
During new business on Feb. 11, the Mahwah Environmental Commission considered ways to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary. Council Liaison Janet Ariemma asked whether the commission would be interested in planting a tree for the occasion.
Several members suggested an alternative: rather than planting a new tree, place a plaque next to an existing tree estimated to be about 250 years old. Commissioners also suggested installing a commemorative plaque in Veterans Park, specifically in an area where several older trees had recently been removed. The discussion recorded options but did not produce a formal motion or timeline.
No final decision or assignment of responsibility was recorded in the minutes; commissioners may revisit the proposal at a future meeting.
