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Environmental Commission

Purpose

The Environmental Commission's mission is to educate, advocate, and promote best policies and practices for the Borough's environment and the health and safety of its residents.

Activities

Read our 2023 annual report.

Volunteer with the Environmental Commission.

Meetings

Our meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.

  • Day: 2nd Tuesday of every month
  • Time: 7:30 pm
  • Location: Somerville Civic Center, 24 Robeson Street

Upcoming meetings

Members

Environmental Commission

Members serve 2 or 3 year terms.

Name Term expiration
Jeff Lamborn, Chair December 31, 2024 (3-year term)
Helene Venizelos, Vice-Chair December 31, 2026 (3-year term)
Sandra Benscoter, Secretary December 31, 2026 (2-year term)
Larry Cleveland, Planning Board Liaison December 31, 2025 (3-year term)
Geraldine DeSapio December 31, 2025 (3-year term)
Geoffrey Keiser December 31, 2026 (3-year term)
Rebecca Reitman-Garofalo December 31, 2024 (3-year term)
Jefry Tineo, Alternate #1 December 31, 2024 (2-year term)
Timarie Diehl, Alternate #2 December 31, 2025 (2-year term)
Glen Denys, Council Liaison December 31, 2024 (1-year term)

Green Team

Members serve 1 year terms, expiring December 31, 2024.

  • Tania Althoff
  • Thomas Auffenorde
  • Sarah Arif
  • Ava Coppola
  • Pamela Dorn
  • Paige Greenfield
  • John Guarino
  • Laura Laskowski
  • Caitlin Martin
  • Melissa Smith-Shell
  • Logan Stahl
  • Gina Stravic
  • Neal Udsen

News and updates

Earth Day bike drive

Recycle adult bicycles at Earth Day bike drive

Posted on April 19, 2024

The Environmental Commission is partnering with RideWise and Pops Bike Shop to provide refurbished bicycles to adults who need transportation for work. Bike donations will be accepted at the Earth Day bike drive on April 20 and April 22. Drop-off locations and times are listed below. The Department of Public Works will help transport donated...
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Earth Day 2024 weekend activities

Posted on April 18, 2024

Celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Commission the weekend of April 19, 20 and 21, rain or shine! We have 3 opportunities to join in the festivities and make an impact with our community. Here are the highlights, with more information listed further below about each event. Town Clean Up & Free Tree Seedling Giveaway...
Volunteers needed at the community garden

Volunteer at the community garden

Posted on April 11, 2024

The Environmental Commission is looking for volunteers to help prepare the Jay Scott Community Garden in Somerville for the new season. Volunteer opportunities are available on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13. What we're doing Adding soil to beds and laying mulch along the pathways General garden clean up Work will include digging, bending,...
Volunteers needed at the community garden

Help improve the community garden

Posted on March 10, 2024

The Environmental Commission is planning to reposition some soil and garden beds at the Somerville Community Garden on March 16 and 23, from 9 to 11 am. This will help us increase the number of beds in the garden, which is located at the corner of Main St and Veterans Memorial Drive. This is exciting...
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Somerville earns Sustainable Jersey silver certification

Posted on December 14, 2023

The Borough of Somerville has met the rigorous requirements to achieve Sustainable Jersey certification at the silver level. Certified towns excelled in areas such as improving energy efficiency, health and wellness, reducing waste, sustaining local economies, protecting natural resources and advancing the arts. Certified towns were announced at the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon on November...

More news and updates

Contact

EnvironmentalCommission@SomervilleNJ.org
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