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Environmental Commission raises leaf-stacking, leaf-blower restrictions and announces small sustainability grant
Summary
The Environmental Commission reported resident concerns about leaves stacked on side streets blocking drains, previewed a draft ordinance to address yard-waste practices, announced a mayor-signed partnership with 'Sustainable Journey' including a $2,500 grant to promote energy savings, and summarized an EC member presentation about municipal uses of AI.
At the start of the Feb. 19 meeting the Environmental Commission updated the planning board on community concerns and ongoing initiatives. An EC member said Alejandro Burnley had reported that leaf piles on side streets were creating drainage and traffic concerns and recommended community leaf shredding or composting and possible township-provided storage for a leaf project.
"He expressed concern about the leaf is stacked up on the side streets ... when rain comes, block the…
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