Environmental Commission

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The Leonia Environmental Commission was created by Ordinance No. 703 in 1972 making it one of the first environmental commissions in New Jersey. The Commission is appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, one of whom shall also be a member of the Planning Board and all of whom shall be residents of Leonia. The Commission is an advisory to the Mayor and Council and is charged with studying and making recommendations in areas of conservation and environmental protection, including but not limited to open space preservation, water resources, solid waste management and beautification. It is also responsible for the care of Highwood Hills, our Green Acres Natural Area. There are currently 2 alternate members and 7 regular members, including a member of the Shade Tree Commission and a member of the Planning Board.

In addition to its legal obligations, the Commission also co-sponsors with the Shade Tree Commission the annual Arbor/Earth Leonia Day each May; organizes the fall cleanup of Highwood Hills; and participate in the Health Fair.

Commission Members

Karen Marx

 Chair 

Term Exp. 12/31/25
Lela Charney-Squitieri  Vice-Chair Term Exp. 12/31/25 
Noelle Terrell  Secretary Term Exp. 12/31/26
William Russell   Term Exp. 12/31/26 
Rupal Mistry   Term Exp. 12/31/27
Christie Evans
  Term Exp. 12/31/27
Gilbert Friedman   Term Exp. 12/31/25
     
  Alternate I
Term Exp. 12/31/25
Greg Martire Alternate II
Term Exp. 12/31/25
     
Julie Marx Assc. Member  Term Exp. 12/31/25 
Madeline Murray Assc. Member
Term Exp. 12/31/25
Ashley Ryu Assc. Member
Term Exp. 12/31/25
Ann Sayari Assc. Member
Term Exp. 12/31/25
     
Councilperson Diane Scarangella Council Liaison 

Environmental Commission January Update

2025 year of waste reduction

Environmental Commission Documents

Environmental Commission Meetings

Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of the month from 7:30-9:30 and are open to the public. See the community calendar for location and/or virtual link.

Environmental Commission

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