Environmental Commission

About Us

The Environmental Commission was established for the protection, development or use of  natural resources, including water resources located within the territorial limits of the borough.

The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, one (1) of whom shall also, be a member of the Planning Board, and two (2) alternate members, appointed by the Mayor, all of whom shall be residents of the Borough.

Our Duties

The Environmental Commission duties include:

• Conducting research into the use and possible use of the open land areas in the borough.
• Keep and index of all open area, publicly and privately owned, including open march lands, swamps, wetlands.
• Study and make recommendations and propose ordinances concerning open space preservation, water resources management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance, marine resources and protection of flora and fauna.
• Review environmental impact reports and stream encroachment applications.
• Recommend to the Planning Board plans and programs for inclusion of the Master Plan.