Environmental Commission
Tuckerton Environmental Commission
The Tuckerton Environmental Commission is organized into three working committees and a Citizens advisory Committee each having a focus on key environmental topics.
Environmental Commission Meetings are held the SECOND Thursday of each month. 7:00 PM at the Borough Complex, 420 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ.
Please note that as of January 2020 our Waterways Commission and our Environmental Commission have merged.
Public is encouraged to attend!!
Meetings
Join us at our monthly committee meetings! We gather at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month at the Borough Complex. Community members are welcome to attend and contribute their ideas.
Members
Beth Obiedzinski-Garvin -Chair
Unexp. Term Exp 12/31/27
Cynthia Coritz - Vice Chair
Term Exp 12/31/25
Paul Solimani
Unxp. Term Exp 12/31/27
John B. McCormack
Unexp. Term Exp 12/31/27
Carolyn Keen
Unexp. Term Exp 12/31/25
Deborah McMunn
Unexp. Term Exp 12/31/26
Anthony Scaglione
Term Exp 12/31/25
Alternate Members:
#1 Lisa Dunwoody Unexp. Term Exp 12/31/25
#2 Vincent Lauriclla Unexp. Term Exp 12/31/26
Contact
Have questions or want to get involved with the Tuckerton Environmental Commission? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out through our contact page, give us a call at 609-296-2701, or email our secretary directly
Environmental Monthly Tip
Leave the Leaves!!!
Environmental Links
Lakes & Watershed
- Rehabilitation of Lake Pohatcong.
- Protection of fresh water wetlands
Land Use &
Open Space Preservation
- Environmental advocacy on the Land Use Board; review variance applications for consistency with environmental protection and provisions of the Master Plan.
- Identify opportunities for open space acquisition and funding.
- Coordination of Shade Tree programs.
Citizens Advisory Committee
- High school and college programs supporting TEC initiatives.
- Various community level programs.
Advocacy & Education
- Initiate constituent and media outreach to support TEC programs.
- Coordinate TEC participation at various local events.
- Assist with the borough recycling program and promote recycling education programs through local schools and community groups.
Upcoming Events: Tuckerton Residents: The Tuckerton Environmental Commission will begin removing invasive Bradford Callery Pear Trees from our streets starting Saturday, November 22, 2025. These will be replaced with native, non-invasive trees. See the orange highlighted area below for the first phase of work. This is a volunteer project at zero cost to taxpayers! Donations welcome—mail checks to Tuckerton Borough, 420 E. Main St., Tuckerton, NJ 08087 (memo: "Environmental Commission"). Want to help? Join us at 9:30 am behind Old Borough Hall on Main Street!
