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Aug 18, 2026

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Environmental Commission Meeting Summary

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Commission Moves to Block Data Centers

The Environmental Commission unanimously approved a motion to draft an ordinance that would proactively block data centers in Paramus. The commission also advanced work on a Saddle River restoration grant application seeking $200,000 to $350,000 for flood-impact and mitigation studies, with Paramus responses due July 7, 2026.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Commission Advances Bee City USA Application

The commission unanimously voted to move forward with a Bee City USA application, including an application, fees, draft ordinance, and a pledge to reduce pesticide use. Members also reviewed a spring cleanup that collected 31 bags of trash and drew 54 volunteers.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Environmental Commission Meeting Summary

The commission discussed potential environmental initiatives, including a data-center ordinance, a leaf-blower ban, light-pollution rules, and participation in a Bee City program, but no new ordinance was adopted.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Environmental Commission Meeting Summary

The commission approved the February 4 minutes and identified coordination with the Shade Tree Commission as a next step. Members also discussed a possible pesticide ordinance, spring cleanup participation, retailer plastic reduction, and light pollution.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Earth Day Event Paused Amid Budget Limits

The Environmental Commission unanimously voted to pause its Earth Day/Community Day event for 2026 while it seeks direction and funding from the mayor and council; the commission reported only $25 remained after its $475 membership expense.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Environmental Commission Meeting Summary

The commission unanimously approved moving its 2026 meetings to the first Wednesday of each month and plans to resubmit the unsuccessful Saddle River restoration grant application.

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