$20K Grant Given To Morristown To Plant Trees

MORRISTOWN, NJ— The Town of Morristown and the Morristown Shade Tree Commission have been awarded a $20,000 grant from TD Green Streets to plant new trees near the high school.

“Urban trees are an integral part of making our community beautiful and this grant will help make Morristown a more sustainable urban environment,” said Mayor Tim Dougherty.

An arbor day event will be held on April 22 to unveil the new trees. The day, held by the high school's STEM academy students along with the Morristown Shade Tree Commission and town arborist Richard Wolowicz, will feature educational tables and other fun events.

TD Green Streets is part of TD Bank's environmental outreach program.

"TD Bank is proud to award TD Green Streets grants to these municipalities in support of projects that promote innovation in urban forestry in economically disadvantaged areas," said Joe Doolan, Head of Environmental Affairs for TD Bank. "As the Human bank, TD believes in giving back to the communities we serve, and our work with the Arbor Day Foundation helps us do that across our footprint."

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