You Can Now Plant A Memorial Tree In East Windsor. Here’s How

EAST WINDSOR, NJ — To honor Arbor Day celebrated on April 30, East Windsor Township is encouraging residents to plant a tree under the Township Memorial Tree Grove Program.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov said the program offers residents an opportunity to provide a living memorial to a deceased relative or friend or “in remembrance or commemoration of a special person, group or event.”

“The planting of a tree provides a special means to provide a living memorial to a deceased person or in honor of a special event while enhancing the environment of our community” said Mironov.

The Memorial Tree Grove is located on the grounds of the East Windsor Municipal Building along Lanning Boulevard. A granite marker with the name of the deceased person or event to be remembered is provided with each tree.

Residents or groups can order a tree through the Township Public Works Department. The cost includes the granite marker and tree planting.

Memorial trees will be planted during a planting season, either spring or fall. Donors can also indicate their preference for the type of tree they would like.

Information on program and costs are available on-line at the Township website east-windsor.nj.us, or you can also call the Department of Public Works at (609) 443-4000 ext. 215.

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