Environment Commission

• Commenting on Planning Board applications
• Revising and updating the Village Master Plan and zoning ordinances
• Educating the public about reducing non-point sources of pollution, e.g. chemicals on lawns, leaf composting, etc. and improving storm water quality
• 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
• Shared Services feasibility with Maplewood