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The Environmental Commission is a seven member Commission with two alternates
established in 1972 (until 1983 referred to as Conservation Commission) as provided
in Article Two of Chapter 5 “Environmental Commission” of the Code of the Borough
of Hopatcong in accordance with Chapter 245 of the Laws of New Jersey, 1968. The
members and alternates are appointed by the Mayor with staggered terms of service.
There is a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The Borough provides a recording secretary.
One member of the Commission is appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Planning
Board, as provided in the State Municipal Land Use Law.
Some of the activities of the Environmental Commission include: securing
grants, promoting and conducting environmental and conservation programs, reviewing
NJDEP and EPA activities, assisting with litter cleanup and beautification activities,
water testing of the Musconetcong River, and, in general, involving the entire
community in preserving and enhancing the environment.
The Commission meets at 7:30 PM on the fourth Wednesday of each month
in the Municipal Building.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 2010
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT
VOTING MEMBERS TERM EXPIRES END OF:
ALAN GILBERT 2012
66 Sutton Tr., Hopatcong, NJ 07843
SHERYL NOWELL 2011
120 Brown Trail, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
ELINOR PETER 2011
359 Lakeside Blvd., Hopatcong, NJ 07843
ELIDE YOUNG 2010
PO Box, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
JERRY SCANLAN 2012
Maxim Dr., Andover, NJ 07821
jerryscanlan216@yahoo.com
COUNCIL LIAISONS: MADELINE McMANUS, SYLVIA PETILLO
LINK TO LAKE HOPATCONG COMMISSION
LINK TO UPPER DELAWARE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROJECT
WHICH HAS NUMEROUS INFORMATIVE LINKS.