Council split on stronger tree-code protections after Environmental Commission review

Mar 19, 2026

Councilwoman Julie O'Connor asked the Tenafly Environmental Commission to review a March 10 council meeting recording that included a proposal for stronger tree-code protections; one councilmember supported the changes while the rest did not, the commission discussed next steps.

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The Tenafly Environmental Commission discussed proposed changes to the borough's tree-protection code and asked members to watch the March 10, 2026 Borough & Council meeting video for context. Councilwoman Julie O'Connor relayed recommendations from a meeting with the borough tree foreman, Mark Ippolito, and shared the recording with the commission.

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