Boards, Commissions and Committees

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

Pursuant to state law, the Environmental Commission is as an advisory body to the Planning Board and Borough Commissioners on matters affecting Haddonfield's natural and built environment. Seven members, two alternates and a secretary serve on the Commission. Each of the seven members is appointed to serve for a three year term, with the Alternates serving for two year terms. The secretary position is not an appointed position.

Haddonfield's Environmental Commission has participated in preparing open space plans, conducted environmental assessments, helped secure state funding for park acquisition and improvements, conducted public education efforts on a variety of topics and held annual Earth Day celebrations at the Crows Woods Nature Preserve.

The Commission meets on the third Monday of each month in the Borough Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. and interested residents are welcome.

The members are:

Haddonfield to Celebrate Earth Day on April 30

The Borough of Haddonfield’s Earth Day celebration will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2011 (rain or shine) at Crows Woods in Haddonfield from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event, sponsored by the Borough’s Environmental Commission, features a clean-up starting at 10:00 AM, guided woodland nature walks throughout the day, live music by Spectra Musica Renaissance Consort and “Dichroic Glass”, and a free family BBQ at 12:00 PM. Throughout the day (weather permitting) there will be tree seedling giveaway (limited to first 100 attendees), Winner Ford hybrid car display, rain barrel exhibits, organic food sampling from Wegmans, project presentations by environmental organizations and much more! Remember to bring a chair or blanket to sit on!

Earth Day Flyer (PDF)

Wood Burning Fireplaces, Wood Stoves and Chimeas Information
Please click on the following link for educational information for those residents who have fireplaces or woodstoves in their homes, or use the wood burning chimeas outside. For further information please be sure to utilize the links given within the document.

Wood Burning Fireplaces, Wood Stoves and Chimeas – EPA Pollution Information

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