The Environmental Commission is an official arm of the local government, established to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor. 

Environmental Commission meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. All meetings will take place in the Municipal Court Chambers located at 1 Municipal Drive unless otherwise noted.

• January 28, 2025

• February 25, 2025

• March 25, 2025

• April 29, 2025

• May 20, 2025

• June 24, 2025

• July 22, 2025

• August 26, 2025

• September 23, 2025

• October 28, 2025

• November 25, 2025

• No meeting December 2025

• January 27, 2026: Reorganization Meeting

Bordentown Township invites residents to participate in its Community Garden, located on West Constitution Drive. The garden offers organic plots for rent a small fee, providing space to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and flowers. All gardeners must follow organic farming practices, and plots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

The garden also supports local food pantries. In unrented plots, volunteers grow and harvest organic crops for donation -- up to half a ton of produce per year has been donated in recent years! We’re always looking for volunteers to help maintain the garden and assist with donations. For more information or to get involved, email environmentalcommission@bordentowntownship.org.

If you're new to gardening or want to learn, the Environmental Commission (EC) is here to help! Whether you're just getting started or looking for tips, they're a great resource and help foster a welcoming gardening community.

The garden is a great way to enjoy fresh air, meet neighbors, and grow healthy food for your family. 

• Agreement/Application

The Township Committee invites residents to change their lawn practices to allow
hibernating creatures to warm up before the first cut of the season! Opt-in in to the Low Mow May Program which runs till May 8, 2024. Details.

• Rain Barrels and Their Benefits

• Home Composting

• 10 Ways to be Environmentally Friendly this Fall

• May Tips - Supporting Native Pollinators

• 2022 Earth Day - Easy Environment-Friendly Tips

• Eco-friendly Salt Alternatives for Melting Ice and Snow

• Holiday Lights Recycling

• Flocked Christmas Trees

• The Bordentown City Water Department has conducted many tests of the water system throughout Bordentown City & Bordentown Township.

• This map shows the location of the tests and the results:
  Bordentown City Water Department Lead and Copper Sample Map

• Any questions can be forwarded to the Bordentown City Water Department HERE.

The Burlington County Health Department has received odor complaints reported by Township and City residents. The complaints have been investigated and the odors are originating in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, our jurisdiction ends at the river edge; however, we have a policy in place with NJDEP to notify the PA DEP of any odor that is suspected as originating in Pennsylvania.

The below documents are being provided to the complainants. These documents contain our odor investigation protocol and numbers to call to issue a complaint:

• Odor Fact Sheet

• Procedures to Report an Odor Complaint

• Resolution EC-2014-01

• Resolution 2014-174-22

• Resolution 2014-174-23

• Resolution 2014-174-24

• Resolution 2014-174-25

• Resolution 2014-273-34

• Resolution to Create the Sustainable Jersey Creative Team (2017-7-43)

• Resolution Establishing a Green Team Advisory Committee (2017-7-42)

Members

Keith McWhirk, Chairman
Planning Board Representative for 2025

Raquel Parker, Vice-Chairman
Term expires 12/31/25

Vacant,
Term expires 12/31/27

Roger Schneider
Term expires 12/31/25

Courtney C. Pelikan, Secretary
Term Expires 12/31/27

Kara Parker
Student Representative for CY 2025

Alexis Thiel
Student Representative for CY 2025

Kelly Lozito, Committee Liaison

CONTACT THE COMMISSION AT: environmentalcommission@bordentowntownship.org