Environmental Commission

PENNINGTON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Agenda for Monday, July 20, 2026 – 7:30 PM Zoom Virtual Meeting (link sent by Borough Hall, and on Boro website) 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes from June 15, 2026 Motion to approve by: _______ Second by: _______ Aye ___ Nay ___ Abstain ___ 3. Announcements  Key upcoming events and updates in July & August  Other announcements from EC members 4. Public Comment (if any) ONGOING PROJECTS 5. Parks & Recreation + Environmental Commission Collaborative Project (J. Ottomanelli)  Update on the bat and firefly habitat initiative  Progress toward NWF Community Wildlife Habitat Certification  Other matters; Immediate next steps 6. Environmental Commission Site Planning Checklist – Update (Andrew S)  Progress; Immediate next steps; Overall timeline and path toward completion 7. Pennington Arboretum – Update (Monica)  Progress update on plan for the enclosures; Immediate next steps 8. Environmental Commission-Led Ordinance Updates (Kieran)  Review the Borough's request for Environmental Commission input on proposed lighting and solar ordinance amendments arising from the Master Plan. Discuss the EC's role, proposed approach, proposed cross commission & stakeholder coordination, and consider establishing a small EC working group to develop recommendations for review. 9. NJDEP Resilience Grant – Discussion (Kieran)   Brief overview of a proposed NJ DEP regional resilience planning grant involving Pennington and neighboring municipalities, including potential connections to the Environmental Commission and next steps. 10. Carbon Neutral Working Group Update (Brian, Andy, Joann, Kieran)  2025 Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Update (Andy Jackson)  Community Energy Plan (CEP) progress update (Brian) COMMUNICATIONS 11. Communications and Outreach (Nancy)  Recent communications and outreach activities STANDING UPDATES 12. Updates from Committees and Boards  Borough Council update (Dan)  Green Team update (Joann)  Open Space update (Nancy)  Planning and Zoning Board update (Andy) 13. Next Meeting Monday, August 17, 2026 – 7:30 PM 14. Adjournment Motion to adjourn by: _______ Second by: _______ Meeting adjourned at: _______