The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
-Chinese Proverb
The Saugerties Village Tree Commission (SVTC) was established in 2014 by the Village Board of Trustees to promote and manage the planting, maintenance, preservation, and removal of trees and shrubs within the Village of Saugerties. We steward the Village urban forest to improve air quality, reduce noise and visual pollution, moderate climate extremes, conserve energy, enhance public safety, and support the community’s quality of life.
Contact information
Should you have questions about the Commission, beyond what is covered on this page, please email villagetreecommission@gmail.com and we'll get back to you.
For U.S. mail contacts with the Commission, the address to use is:
Saugerties Village Tree Commission, 43 Partition Street, Saugerties, NY 12477
What We Do
- Advise the Village Board on tree policies, ordinances, and planting plans.
- Apply for Grants to help fund tree procurement and care.
- Oversee public tree planting and removal on Village property and rights-of-way.
- Promote best-practice maintenance standards (pruning, pest management, risk assessment).
- Coordinate volunteer planting events, educational programs, and community outreach.
- Maintain the Village Pollinator Garden with native species encouraging local fauna and flora for residents and pollinators to enjoy
April 2026 Initiatives
- Executing a NYS DEC Grant to plant approximately 60 trees in Saugerties Parks - Tina Chorvas, The Village Beach, Seamons, and Cantine Field. Plantings to start on April 20th!
- Fund Raiser Art for Trees at the Dutch Barn April 25th! Learn more and buy your Raffle Tickets here ⟹ BUY A RAFFLE TICKET
- Pollinator Garden Spring Clean-Up! Volunteer to help at the Pollinator Garden on the corner of Partition and Montross St. Starting April 8th and continuing Wednesday mornings 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. There is a lot to do so please come by and garden. Text 212-245-2355 for more information!
Who we are
The members of the Saugerties Village Tree Commission are:
- Chair: John Stafford
- Vice Chair: Gail Grice
- Secretary: Monique Luchetti
- Treasurer: Ro Brackett
- Fundraiser: Mike Asente
Village Liaisons:
- Don Hackett, Village Trustee
- Kevin Brown, Village Parks, Buildings, and Grounds Superintendent
Meetings
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at the Village Offices (43 Partition Street).
How Residents Can Help / Get Involved
- Adopt a newly planted tree and fund a tree guard - with a plaque
- Purchase a Memorial Tree to be planted in the Village
- Make a donation to the SVTC fund
- Assist with grant writing
- Volunteer to help maintain our Pollinator Garden on the corner of Partition and Montross Streets any Wednesday morning from April through October (9 a.m. to 11 a.m.). There is a lot to do, so please come by and garden. Text 212-245-2355 for more information on this.