Events

Russell Farms Update
On December 6, the Wyckoff Township Committee held the public hearing on the ordinance authorizing the purchase of Russell Farms, and then passed the ordinance later that evening. The acquisition is contingent on the receipt by the developer of a "no further action" letter from the state Department of Environmental Protection indicating that the pesticide clean-up at the site has been successfully completed. After receipt of this letter, the Township can take possession in exchange for the $3.1 million.

Upcoming Meetings

Northeast New Jersey Beekeepers

Meetings are the 3rd Friday of every month.
Location: Ramapo College, Anisfield School of Business building, Room 135S Click for directions

Wyckoff Zoning Board Meeting

Monday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 340 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff
Hear testimony from SAVE Wyckoff’s Planning expert.
Public comment may be admissible.

Talk global, act local

Checklists of things you can do

Five things you can Do today

Calculate your Carbon footprint and begin to reduce it. Calculate now

Stop using disposable water bottles (1 billion are sold in the USA each year and 80% end up in landfills)

Turn off lights and electrical equipment when you leave a room

Don't idle in your car, when in park turn it off

Adjust your thermostat 2 degrees down in winter and 2 degrees up in the summer

Five things you can do this week

Begin replacing incandescent light bulbs with CFLs

Begin a recylcing program at home/work

Take reusable shopping bags with you

Buy local products

Pre-cycle (buy things with less packaging)

Five things you can do this month

Switch to recycled paper and plastic products, as well as products made from renewable resources

Switch to a clean power provider (www.njcleanpower.com)

Check your car maintenance monthly

Start composting at home

Educate yoruself on climate change issues

Five things you can do in the future

When shopping for home appliances and electronics, look for the Energy Star label

Ensure that your next vehicle purchase is an energy efficient model, or a hybrid

Encourage your business, school, place of worship etc. to reduce emissions

Contact your local, state and national representatives and encourage them to enact policies to reduce global warming

Educate others on climate change issues


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		Events Russell Farms Update On December 6, the Wyckoff Township Committee held the public hearing on the ordinance authorizing the purchase of Russell Farms, and then passed the ordinance later that evening. The acquisition is contingent on the receipt by the developer of a "no further action" letter from the state Department of Environmental Protection indicating that the pesticide clean-up at the site has been successfully completed. After receipt of this letter, the Township can take possession in exchange for the $3.1 million. Upcoming Meetings Northeast New Jersey Beekeepers Meetings are the 3rd Friday of every month. Location: Ramapo College, Anisfield School of Business building, Room 135S Click for directions Wyckoff Zoning Board Meeting Monday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 340 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff Hear testimony from SAVE Wyckoff’s Planning expert. Public comment may be admissible. Talk global, act local Checklists of things you can do Five things you can Do today Calculate your Carbon footprint and begin to reduce it. Calculate now Stop using disposable water bottles (1 billion are sold in the USA each year and 80% end up in landfills) Turn off lights and electrical equipment when you leave a room Don't idle in your car, when in park turn it off Adjust your thermostat 2 degrees down in winter and 2 degrees up in the summer Five things you can do this week Begin replacing incandescent light bulbs with CFLs Begin a recylcing program at home/work Take reusable shopping bags with you Buy local products Pre-cycle (buy things with less packaging) Five things you can do this month Switch to recycled paper and plastic products, as well as products made from renewable resources Switch to a clean power provider (www.njcleanpower.com) Check your car maintenance monthly Start composting at home Educate yoruself on climate change issues Five things you can do in the future When shopping for home appliances and electronics, look for the Energy Star label Ensure that your next vehicle purchase is an energy efficient model, or a hybrid Encourage your business, school, place of worship etc. to reduce emissions Contact your local, state and national representatives and encourage them to enact policies to reduce global warming Educate others on climate change issues Related links and contact information Urban Projects Newsletter is a USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area publication providing valuable information for tree owners in the northeastern United States with special articles about caring for trees New Jersey. Download Spring 2009 Newsletter SUSTAINABLE JERSEY™ is a certification program for municipalities in New Jersey that want to go green, control costs and save money, and take steps to sustain their quality of life over the long term. www.SustainableJersey.com US Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/climatechange Union of Concerned Scientists www.ucsusa.org Pew Center – good information on policies www.pewclimate.org The Climate Project www.theclimateproject.org A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy www.eere.energy.gov/consumer Environment NJ www.environmentnewjersey.org CLICK ON EVERYTHING! Environmental Defense takeaction@environmentnewjersey.org Sierra Club www.sierraclub.org Click on TAKE ACTION National Wildlife Federation www.nationalwildlife.org Click on any news item Senator Lautenberg-Newark 1-888-398-1642 (toll-free) In Washington 1-202-224-3224, www.lautenberg.senate.org Congressman Scott Garrett-Paramus 201-712-0330 Governor Corzine-1-609-292-6000, email: update@njdems.org
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