Secretary Stacy Reader   stacyreader@gmail.com

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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 Mayor's Appointment

Three -Year Term / Ends Dec. 31 of Year Listed


3 Year Term
Term Expires the End of
Alan Gilbert
66 Sutton Tr.
Hopatcong, NJ 97843
2012 - Class IV Representative to Land Use Board
Pat Hoferkamp
201 Lakeside Blvd.
Hopatcong, NJ 97843
2012
MaryLouise Baker
115 Lakeside Blvd.
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
2014
Sharon Gruber
9 Portside Road
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
2014
Bradley Hoferkamp
201 Lakeside Blvd.
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
2012
Jerry Scanlan - Chairperson
383 Maxim Drive
Andover, NJ 07821
2013
Jule Girman
82 Ithanell Road
Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Alternate Members:
Arlene Lelling


Council Liaisons: - John Young


Link to: Lake Hopatcong Commission

Link to: Upper Delaware Watershed Management Project

Link to: Musconetcong Watershed Association

Link to: The Land Conservacy of New Jersey

Link to: Association of New Jersey Environmental Commission (ANJEC)

Link to: NJ Geological Survey

Link to: NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Link to: NJ DEP/Green Acres Program

Link to: NJ DEP/ Dept of Water Quality

Link to: NJ Environmental Federation

Link to: JCP&L Home Energy Analyzer

Link to: Sustainable Jersey

Link to: Recycling


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