Environment Commission

• Commenting on Planning Board applications


• Revising and updating the Village Master Plan and zoning ordinances


• Enforcing storm-water quality regulations


• Educating the public about reducing non-point sources of pollution, e.g. chemicals on lawns, leaf composting, etc. and improving storm water quality


• Encouraging more bicycling trips within and around the Village


• Applying for grants to help Village offset expenses and improve quality of life and environment


• Encouraging backyard composting and sustainable yard waste


• Supporting Anti-Idling Campaign

Energy Policy Committee

• Publishing of Energy conservation ideas for public


• Public Works yard – increased recycling options


• Library Energy Talks/Reading Corner


• SO Baseline of Energy Usage/GHG emissions


• Gas Lamp Igniter development with PSE&G


• BioDiesel Municipal fleet initiative w/ Maplewood


• Wind Monitoring initiative


• Solar Panels on Municipal Buildings & commercial buildings (Pub Works)


• BPU Clean Power Community Partnership


• Home Compost Program


• Shared Services feasibility with Maplewood