PHOTO: 2nd Avenue (shown in 2010) had new street trees planted as part of a road replacement project.  The trees in this image were encroaching on the sidewalks and the street.  (photo credit: Allan Dean)

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - The municipal Shade Tree Commission has invited borough residents to its first public Stakeholder's Meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at Borough Hall.

The meeting is aimed at "bringing together concerned individuals to promote trees and the environment," according to Louise I. Donoghue, the commission's co-chairman.

"This will be a short meeting about what we do and what our plans are for the future,"  she said.

Mrs. Donoghue will act as emcee and co-chairmen Marilyn Scherfen will present a power-point program.

Refreshments will be served.