Borough of Closter

295 Old Closter Dock Road    ♦     Closter, New Jersey 07624    ♦    201-784-0600

 

Environmental Commission

(Thu Jun, 9 2022)

Closter Environmental Commission

The Closter Environmental Commission was created by the Mayor and Council in June, 1976, and may include up to seven regular members plus two alternate and two associate members. The Environmental Commission makes recommendations concerning open space preservation, water resources management; air pollution control; solid waste management; noise control; the protection of all trees, soil, and landscapes; protection of flora and fauna; and environmental appearances.  It may conduct research into the use or potential use of open land areas of the Borough, and study and make recommendations concerning all of the Borough's parkland, preserves and natural open space. 

The Environmental Commission oversees the passive recreation sites and parkland in Closter (see links below). In addition, applications to the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment are reviewed by the Environmental Commission, as appropriate. See the Borough of Closter Code Chapter 16: Environmental Commission for more information.

The Commission holds annual Closter Cleanup Days and other events and activities throughout the year, which are posted on the Closter main page under Latest News and Announcements, and on the Borough's social media sites: Closter Facebook Page , Closter on Twitter and Closter on Instagram .

Environmental Commission Members are listed in the Closter Contacts Directory .

Commission Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM in Borough Hall or on Zoom (check the Borough main page) and are open to the public.

For information on Borough owned trees, located in public right-of-way, please see the Shade Tree Commission site.

For information on the five Borough "active parks" with ballfields and tennis courts, see the Recreation Commission site .

Let’s Get Outdoors in Closter!

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