Environmental Commission / Green Team

About Us

The Environmental Commission / Green Team is established under South River Borough Ordinance. The goals of the Environmental Commission / Green Team include:

  • Managing South River's participation in the Sustainable Jersey program.
  • Encouraging the Borough staff to pursue sustainable practices where possible and implement the Borough Council's environmental goals.
  • At the recommendation of the Borough Council, work with the existing groups within the Borough whose actions affect environmental issues so as to eliminate duplication and assure that important tasks are covered.
  • Provide suggestions for further research and action by the Borough Council.
  • At the direction of the Borough Council, provide advice and suggestions to the Borough Board of Adjustment and the Borough Historic Preservation Commission to assure that environmental issues are considered in their deliberations and action.
  • Manage and organize various ad hoc environmental groups within the Borough.
  • Solicit and evaluate environmental ideas and suggestions from the community.
  • Promote the causes of sustainability within the Borough.

Meetings

For meeting dates, times, and locations, visit the calendar on our homepage.

Members

  • Emily Grasso, Chair
  • Richard Byrne
  • William Solnosky
  • Ann Marie Briscese
  • Shari White
  • Madelina Rivera
  • Lisa Byrne, Alternate 1
  • (Vacant), Alternate 2
  • Dorianne Kerber, Advisory Consultant
  • Councilman Joseph Donato, Council Liaison