Meeting Dates:
The Environmental Commission meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM in the upstairs meeting room of the Borough Hall. Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise specified. Always check the Borough Calendar for last minute changes.
About the Commission:
The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council. One member is also a member of the Planning Board and all members must by residents of the Borough. In addition to the regular members there are two alternate members, also appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council.
Commission:
Members | Term |
Tammi Kaminski - PB Rep | 12/31/27 |
Susan Klecha | 12/31/25 |
Lorraine Iacono-Golden | 12/31/26 |
Lynn Torpie - Chair | 12/31/27 |
Zachary Calle | 12/31/26 |
Lee King | 12/31/25 |
Peter Torpie | 12/31/27 |
Members (Alternates) | |
Alt. 1 - Fahr Ahmed, 2 yrs. | 12/31/25 |
Alt. 2 - Martha Michel | 12/31/25 |
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Councilwoman Lisa Sandhusen, Liaison
Powers of the Commission:
The Commission has the power to conduct research into the use and possible use of the open land areas of the Borough and shall coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes. The Commission keeps an index of all open area, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands.
In addition, the Commission has the power to study and make recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resoures management, air pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, soil and landscape protection, environmental appearance, marine resources, energy conservation and protection of flora and fauna.
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