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

2024 EV Show at the Somerville Street Fair and Craft Show

Electric Vehicle Show at Somerville Street Fair

Posted on September 23, 2024

Join us on Sunday, October 6, 2024, for Somerville’s exciting Electric Vehicle (EV) Show, held in conjunction with the Somerville Street Fair and Craft Show! Discover how driving electric can save you money, reduce your carbon footprint, and offer an enjoyable driving experience. EV enthusiasts and owners will share their insights, offer advice, and answer...

Tips and information from the Environmental Commission

Learn how to compost at home

Posted on September 18, 2024

Authored by the Somerville Environmental Commission of Somerville, New Jersey What is it? Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 28% of what we throw away, and composting turns them into plant, tree and garden food! Making...

Somerville plants 150 new trees with state grant

Posted on May 27, 2024

The Borough of Somerville completed a reforestation project and planted 150 tree saplings in 4 parks and along the Peter’s Brook greenway and intersecting streets. This project was funded by a $137,210 grant awarded to the Borough in 2022 by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. The total project was estimated to cost $171,000 and...

Recycle adult bicycles at Earth Day bike drive

Posted on April 19, 2024

The Environmental Commission is partnering with RideWise and Pops Bike Shop to provide refurbished bicycles to adults who need transportation for work. Bike donations will be accepted at the Earth Day bike drive on April 20 and April 22. Drop-off locations and times are listed below. The Department of Public Works will help transport donated...

Earth Day 2024 weekend activities

Posted on April 18, 2024

Celebrate Earth Day with the Environmental Commission the weekend of April 19, 20 and 21, rain or shine! We have 3 opportunities to join in the festivities and make an impact with our community. Here are the highlights, with more information listed further below about each event. Town Clean Up & Free Tree Seedling Giveaway...

Volunteers needed at the community garden

Volunteer at the community garden

Posted on April 11, 2024

The Environmental Commission is looking for volunteers to help prepare the Jay Scott Community Garden in Somerville for the new season. Volunteer opportunities are available on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13. What we're doing Adding soil to beds and laying mulch along the pathways General garden clean up Work will include digging, bending,...

Help improve the community garden

Posted on March 10, 2024

The Environmental Commission is planning to reposition some soil and garden beds at the Somerville Community Garden on March 16 and 23, from 9 to 11 am. This will help us increase the number of beds in the garden, which is located at the corner of Main St and Veterans Memorial Drive. This is exciting...

Person using a computer with a graphic showing an energy efficiency rating

Make your home comfortable and help save the environment

Posted on January 1, 2024

Authored by the Somerville Environmental Commission of Somerville, New Jersey PSEG offers a free home energy assessment and financial incentives to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Rebates are available for home insulation, appliances, heating and cooling equipment, and much more! The Somerville Environmental Commission is proud to partner with PSE&G and Sustainable Jersey to help...

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