Boards & Commissions
Environmental Commission
The Bernards Township Environmental Commission is responsible for
insuring that environmental issues in Bernards Township are given
the right priority in order to protect and preserve natural resources
of the town and surrounding areas including: land, water,
air, and bios (flora and fauna).
The Commission accomplishes it's mission through:
- Taking proactive stances on local environmental matters, and
strengthening the local planning process;
- Coordinating rational, balanced reviews of development applications
for the appropriate township bodies;
- Increasing public awareness and understanding of local and
regional environmental issues;
- Keeping abreast of, and involvement in, as appropriate, issues
in surrounding areas and communities.
Membership:
Staff:
Rhonda Pisano, Commission Secretary
Kelly Frankle, Recording Secretary
Meeting Schedule:
The Environmental Commission of the Township of Bernards will
meet to discuss or act upon public business at 7:30 PM on each
of the dates set forth below, in the first floor conference room
of the Municipal Building, 1 Collyer Lane, Basking Ridge, New Jersey:
Organizational Meeting:
January 14, 2008
Regular Meeting:
- October 13
- November 10
- December 8
Notice of revisions or additions to the above schedule will be
posted and advertised as required by law.
Current Plans and Projects of the Environmental Commission:
- Natural Resource Inventory
- Conservation Master Plan for the Upper Passaic River Riparian
Conservation Project
- Charter Day Participation
- Review and Provide Comment on Development Applications going
before the Board of Adjustment or Planning Boards
- Participate in proposing and revising environmentally sensitive
ordinances
- Special School Projects / Contests / Grants