Environmental Commission
Purpose
The Environmental Commission's mission is to educate, advocate, and promote best policies and practices for the Borough's environment and the health and safety of its residents.
Activities
- Street trees - 2024 application
- Earth Day cleanup
- Jay Scott Community Garden
- Community Forestry Management Plan
- Green Team
- Rain barrel and tree pruning workshops, environmental advocacy, and tree plantings
Meetings
Our meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend.
- Day: 2nd Tuesday of every month
- Time: 7 pm
- Location: Somerville Civic Center, 24 Robeson Street
Upcoming meetings
Members
Environmental Commission
Members serve 2 or 3 year terms.
Name | Term expiration |
Jeff Lamborn, Chair | December 31, 2024 (3-year term) |
Helene Venizelos, Vice-Chair | December 31, 2026 (3-year term) |
Sandra Benscoter, Secretary | December 31, 2026 (2-year term) |
Larry Cleveland, Planning Board Liaison | December 31, 2025 (3-year term) |
Geraldine DeSapio | December 31, 2025 (3-year term) |
Geoffrey Keiser | December 31, 2026 (3-year term) |
Rebecca Reitman-Garofalo | December 31, 2024 (3-year term) |
John Guarino, Alternate #1 | December 31, 2024 (2-year term) |
Timarie Diehl, Alternate #2 | December 31, 2025 (2-year term) |
Glen Denys, Council Liaison | December 31, 2024 (1-year term) |
Green Team
Members serve 1 year terms, expiring December 31, 2024.
- Tania Althoff
- Thomas Auffenorde
- Sarah Arif
- Ava Coppola
- Pamela Dorn
- Paige Greenfield
- Laura Laskowski
- Caitlin Martin
- Melissa Smith-Shell
- Logan Stahl
- Gina Stravic
- Neal Udsen