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Stormwater Management for a More Resilient New Jersey
The public is invited to view an exciting presentation on the latest resources for Stormwater Management on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Hazlet Town Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Join host Rob Bengivenga, Municipal Administrator of Hazlet Township and Annie Eng, Hazlet CRS Coordinator and Chairwoman of the Hazlet Environmental Commission. This event is in conjunction with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and NJ Association for Floodplain Management.
Meetings
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. in person at the Municipal Building, 1766 Union Avenue. All meeting dates are subject to change. Please check the calendar for updates.
Agendas are available prior to meeting. You can be alerted of new meeting agendas by signing up for Notify Me.
Minutes are available following approval.
View Agendas and Minutes
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Meetings are open to the public.
Facebook Page
The Commission uses a Facebook Page for engagement and events. Follow them at @HazletEnvironmentalCommission.
2023 MEETING DATES
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 19
July 10
August 7
September 11
October 2
November 13
December 4
January 8, 2024 – Re-organization.
2023 Board Members & Terms
- Annie Eng, Chairwoman, 2022-2024
- Joe Pobega, Vice Chairman 2021-2023
- Ron Isenburg, Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2025
- Angela Lipel, Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2025
- Bob Friesendorf, Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2025
- Hannah Walker for an unexpired term Jan. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2024
- Amy Mescal (Alternate #1) for an unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2024
- David Smentkowski (Alternat #2) for an unexpired term ending 12/31/2023
- Barbara Lejda, 2021 - 2023
Township Committee Representatives, 2023:
- James Cavuto, Committeeman
- Robert Preston, Committeeman
About the Environmental Commission
The Hazlet Environmental Commission is an advisory body, comprised of Township residents, appointed by the Mayor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of the Commission are to:
- Maintain an inventory of open space properties, publicly or privately owned, in the township
- Maintain an inventory of natural and environmental resources in the township
- Design, construct, and maintain trails on township properties and conduct public walks on these trails
- Publicize Environmental Commission activities and accomplishments
- Identify, research, and advise the Mayor and Township Committee on environmental issues that may affect the township and/or its residents
- Review the Master Plan and make recommendations to the Land Use Board
FUNDING
Funding for the Environmental Commission is appropriated by the Hazlet Township Committee as part of the Township’s annual budget. In addition, the Commission may apply for grants from the state, county, and other sources to fund specific projects.
FORMATION
In 1968, the New Jersey State Legislature passed a law authorizing municipalities to establish a commission that would be an advisory body on environmental planning, protection and open space issues. In 1972 the State Legislature amended the law, expanding the commission’s responsibilities to other areas of environmental concern, including pollution prevention and control, solid waste management, noise control and environmental aesthetics. The Commission was established by the Township Committee in 1982.
Contact Us
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Annie Eng
Chairwoman
Email Annie Eng
Phone: (732) 217-8674
Mailing Address:
Environmental Commission
1766 Union Ave.
Hazlet, NJ 07730