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Environmental Advisory Commission
Overview
The Hamilton Township Environmental Advisory Commission & Green Team strive to improve the environmental, economic, and social quality of Hamilton Township by partnering with community government, organizations and businesses to create a sustainable clean and safe place to live/work for present and future generations. The Commission was established for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources located within the territorial limits of the Township while also reviewing all major development applications for environmental concerns prior to the application going in front of the Planning or Zoning board. The Environmental Advisory Commission hots a community clean up as well as a rain barrel event yearly.
Interested in becoming a member?
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Environmental Commission or Green Team please fill out the electronic Citizen Leadership Form and Hamilton Township Administration will be in contact.
| Name | Type | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| John Balletto | Regular Member | 12/31/2027 |
| Robert Benjamin | Regular Member | 12/31/2027 |
| Joann Bruno | Regular Member | 12/31/2026 |
| Clinton Griggs | Regular Member | 12/31/2027 |
| Haig Kasabach | Regular Member | 12/31/2026 |
| Karl Vetter, Chairman | Regular Member | 12/31/2027 |
| Ann Wolf | Regular Member | 12/31/2028 |
| Andrew Garcia | Alternate Member | 12/31/2027 |
| Claudia Shaughnessy | Alternate Member | 12/31/2026 |
| Theodore Buehler | Associate Member | 12/31/2026 |
| Nicolina Contardo | Associate Member | 12/31/2026 |
| Cathy Wagner | Associate Member | TBA |
| Madison Nebbia | Secretary | N/A |
| Carrie Feuer | Mayor's Representative | N/A |
| Richard Tighe | Council Liaison | N/A |
- Authorized Membership: 7 Regular Members, 2 Alternate Members
- Term of Appointment: Regular Members: 3 years, Alternate Member: 2 years
- Appointment Authority: Mayor with consent of Council
2026 Meeting Dates
- January 14, 2026
- February 11, 2026
- March 11, 2026
- April 8, 2026
- May 13, 2026
- June 10, 2026
- July 8, 2026
- August 12, 2026
- September 9, 2026
- October 14, 2026
- November 4, 2026 (first Wednesday of the month)
- December 9, 2026
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Upcoming Events
Presentation by Nick Indelicato (Mercer Co. Mosquito Commission) February 11, 2026
Plant Based Treaty presentation by Dipti Sheth March 11, 2026
Environmental Advisory Commission Library Display the month of April
Stream Clean Up - April 11, 2026
Rain Barrel Event - May 2, 2026
Past Events
April 12, 2025 | community and Stream Clean-up throughout Hamilton Township
The 2025 Stream & Community Clean-up was a big success; we had 52 participants. The clean-up produced 1.14 tons of material. We encompassed 3 - Bridges (Sloane/Whitehead/Assunpink), 3 - Islands (Train Station, Whitehead/Sweetbriar and East State/Whitehead), 1 - Circle (Whitehorse) plus Shady Brook Park, Municipal Park, Samuel Alito Way and the Animal Shelter.
Special recognition is given to a few groups who participated: Students from Hamilton High West, and the great Cub Scouts. Individuals we see every year and several families who just wanted to get involved. Thanks our Hamilton Township Environmental Commission, Mayor Martin - Town Council, Hamilton's Public Work Department and all of the dedicated volunteers who make our annual Stream Cleanup such a success!
Click here for more details on the success of the event and photos.
May 10, 2025 | Rain Barrel Event at the Tulpehaking Nature Center
This year's 2025 Rain Barrel workshop was a HUGE success. The event was completely sold out & all 30 rain barrels were made! Jessie with The Watershed Institute gave a great presentation on the importance of clean water conservation and, provided instruction on how to set up your rain barrel at home.
Click here for more details on the success of the event and photos.
September 12, 2025 | Home Disaster Preparedness Plan Class
Join Tara Heagle for an informative session on Home Disaster Preparedness at the Tulpehaking Nature Center (157 Westcott Avenue) on Friday, September 12th, from 7 PM to 8 PM. This class will equip you with essential skills and knowledge to effectively prepare for various emergencies. Learn practical strategies and resources to ensure safety and resilience when disaster strikes. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your preparedness and protect what matters most!
For more events click here.
- 1 grass
- 2 ladn
- 3 Landscape
- 4 Library 2
- 5 RB Workshop 3
- 6 RB Workshop 5
- 7 RB Workshop 6
- 8 RB Workshop 7
- 9 RB Workshop 8
- 10 RB Workshop 9
- 11 RB Workshop
- 12 rg
- 13 trash guy
- 14 tree
- 15 Birdnest 1
- 16 Birdnest 2
- 17 Birdnest 4
- 18 Cleanup 1
- 19 Cleanup 2
- 20 Cleanup 3
- 21 Cleanup 4
- 22 Cleanup 8 -cr
- 23 Cleanup 9 - cr
- 24 Cleanup
- 25 EAC Library
- 26 Flower 2
- 27 Garden
- 28 Flower
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Hamilton Township and Greenspot Celebrate Major EV Infrastructure Milestones
Hamilton Township and Greenspot, a national leader in developing, installing, and operating public EV charging infrastructure, are pleased to announce significant progress in their mission to electrify mobility in Hamilton Township. Read on... -
Hamilton Unveils First Electric Vehicle Charging Station
The charging station is located at the Kuser Road entrance of Veterans Park within the DeMeo baseball field parking lot. The purchasing and installation was made possible through an $8K It Pay$ to Plug In EV charging grant program awarded by the NJDEP. Read on...
- Ordinance Establishing Hamilton Environmental Commission
- Hamilton Township Master Plan
- Hamilton's Hydrologic Evaluation and Water Resources Recommendations (with Rutgers Cooperative Extension Water Resources Program)
- US Environmental Protection Agency
- Hamilton's Stormwater Management Efforts
- NJ Department of Environmental Protection
- Hamilton Floodplain Information
- Hamilton Ecological Facility
- Energy Efficiency Efforts
Helpful Information
- 2025 Environmental Advisory Commission Brochure (PDF)
- Benefits of Environmental Commissions (PDF)
- Before Investing In Renewable Energy Reduce Your Energy Usage (PDF)
- Environmental Resource Inventory (PDF)
- Food Waste (PDF)
- Gas Powered Leaf Blowers (PDF)
- Native Plants (PDF)
- Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (PDF)
- Stormwater (PDF)
- Dark Skies Light Pollution Brochure (PDF)
- Clean Rain Clear Drains Flyer (PDF)
- Imagine A Day Without Water Coloring Sheets (PDF)