Environmental
The Environmental Commission is a seven member Commission with two alternates established in 1972 (until 1983 referred to as Conservation Commission) as provided in Article Two of Chapter 5 “Environmental Commission” of the Code of the Borough of Hopatcong in accordance with Chapter 245 of the Laws of New Jersey, 1968. The members and alternates are appointed by the Mayor with staggered terms of service. There is a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The Borough provides a recording secretary. One member of the Commission is appointed by the Mayor to serve on the Land Use Board, as provided in the State Municipal Land Use Law.
Some of the activities of the Environmental Commission include: securing grants, promoting and conducting environmental and conservation programs, reviewing NJDEP and EPA activities, assisting with litter cleanup and beautification activities, water testing of the Musconetcong River, and, in general, involving the entire community in preserving and enhancing the environment.
Environmental Commission Mayoral Appointments
3 Year Terms - Term Expires December 31st of the Year Listed
Name | Term Expires |
Jule Girman- Chairperson | 2023 |
Pat Hoferkamp- Vice Chair | 2024 |
Georgia Schilling- Treasurer | 2023 |
Jennifer Barone | 2025 |
Lisa Hirschfeld | 2023 |
Bradley Hoferkamp | 2024 |
Jonathan Taylor - Land Use Rep | 2025 |
Alternate Members: |
Environmental Resources:
- Lake Hopatcong Foundation
- Lake Hopatcong Commission
- Musconetcong Watershed Association
- The Land Conservacy of New Jersey
- Association of New Jersey Environmental Commission (ANJEC)
- NJ Geological Survey
- NJ Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife
- NJ DEP/Green Acres Program
- NJ DEP/ Dept of Water Quality
- JCP&L Home Energy Analyzer
- Sustainable Jersey
- Hopatcong Community Garden
- Recycling
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