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Aug 21, 2026

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Environmental Commission Sets 2026 Priorities

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Leaf Blower Ordinance Survey Trends Negative

Survey responses about a possible leaf blower ordinance continue to trend negative, with supporters in the minority. The Environmental Commission plans to review the final results and prepare a recommendation for the township council.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Salt Pollution Options Head to Council

The Environmental Commission discussed winter road-salt pollution and plans to bring potential municipal responses to the Township Council, including calibrating or retrofitting trucks, using brine, and encouraging volunteer water sampling. The commission also noted that roughly 350 leaf-blower survey responses mostly oppose restrictions, so no ordinance action was taken.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Environmental Grants and Projects Move Forward

The commission reported receiving a Protect Our Drinking Water grant and planning applications for a pavilion at Ray Roche Park and a federal grant for Cherry Street Park. It also plans to survey residents about the leaf blower ordinance before considering a town hall.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Environmental Projects Move Forward

The commission confirmed that a leaf-blower survey will be distributed with the next hard-copy newsletter and March e-newsletter, with an in-person feedback session also under discussion.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Environmental Commission Sets 2026 Priorities

The commission outlined six 2026 priorities: community outreach, sidewalk improvements, a possible gas-powered leaf blower ordinance, an electric-vehicle charging station, waste reduction, and performance metrics.

1 min readMunicipal coverage