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TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION NO. 2009-268 RAKE FOR THE PLANET RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, most gasoline-powered leaf blower engines have only primitive noise abatement features that may create noise levels in excess of one hundred (100) decibels; and WHEREAS, pollutants from such engines include hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide; and WHEREAS, pollutants contribute to health problems, to the creation of ground level ozone, to the formation of acid rain, and to increased levels of greenhouse gas; and WHEREAS, blower driven materials may include toxic or hazardous materials, which may place walkers, cyclists, children, and people with respiratory ailments at special risk; and WHEREAS, using human powered rakes to remove leaves from yards is seen to have no negative impact on the environment and helps to promote a peaceful and quiet environment; and WHEREAS, the exercise provided by such activity generally contributes to improved health; and WHEREAS, sharing leaf raking responsibilities within families is intended to demonstrate the positive characteristics of working around the home and the benefits of families spending time together; and WHEREAS, neighborhoods will appreciate the tranquility; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Cranford designates Saturday, October 31, 2009 in collection areas 1 and 3 as Rake Day; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Saturday, November 7, 2009 be designated as Rake Day in collection areas 2 and 4; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that residents are encouraged to voluntarily forgo the use of powered leaf blowers and rake leaves during the designated days. Certified to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Committee of Cranford at a meeting held October 13, 2009. ______________________________ Tara Rowley, RMC Township Clerk
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REPORT SPRING 2010
What’s Happening in Trenton Avalon Dune Vegetation Program Road Deicing Alternatives
equipment are listed as well. By mid-January 2010 an impressive 2,000 residents had received the Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Planet brochure and distribution is continuing through City Hall community liaisons and Council members, schools, and at community centers. It is also available for online download through the City of Newark’s Green Newark website at www.ci.newark.nj.us/residents/ green_newark/green_tips.php. — LM
Simple Switch for Remarkable Results Since there are at least twelve senior living communities in Monroe Township, the Environmental Commission understands the importance of educating seniors about energy conservation to help spread environmental awareness throughout the town. At Monroe’s Clearbrook Green Fair, eager senior citizens lined up to receive energy efficient light bulbs from Project Porchlight, a program that encourages the switch from old fashioned incandescent light bulbs to energy efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Members of the Environmental Commission and the local high school environmental club organized the event. “We are very lucky to have such an active adult community that is dedicated to preserving the environment for future generations,” said John Riggs, Monroe
Township Environmental Protection Manager. A second light bulb giveaway for the Rossmoor senior community was announced on December 11 during a news conference at the Rossmoor Clubhouse. The Rossmoor Energy Committee collaborated with HelpLight NJ, a nonprofit founded by Mater Dei High School students to educate the public about conserving resources by using CFL bulbs. During 2010, all 2,300 homes in the Rossmoor community will receive a package of six CFL light bulbs. The New Jersey Clean Energy Program and HelpLight NJ underwrote the project. According to Kenneth Meyers, chairman of the Rossmoor Energy Committee, “The expected life span of the bulbs is between five and six years. The total savings to Rossmoor Property owners will be between $750,000 and $1 million, not to mention the savings to the environment.” — LM
Cranford Resolves to Rake for the Planet Noise levels measured at more than 100 decibels. High-velocity air streams that remove topsoil, mulch and organic lawn and garden material. Airborne pollutants, including hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. What piece of power equipment is this harmful to the environment? A leaf blower. Armed with these facts, Cranford Environmental Commission and its green team, known as MyGreenCranford, enacted the
With the help of the Monroe Township Environmental Commission and HelpLightNJ, a local nonprofit founded by Mater Dei High School students, 2,300 homes in the Rossmoor senior citizens' community will each receive a package of six compact fluorescent light bulbs during 2010.
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MyGreenCranford, who wants to see Rake for the Planet grow beyond Cranford into a statewide program.
More information mygreencranford.org/ Rake_For_The_Planet.html — LM
No Net Loss of Trees
Cranford's Rake for the Planet program encouraged the public to keep power blowers and mulchers in the storage shed for one day to promote a more environment-friendly fall leaf clean up.
Rake for the Planet program, encouraging the public to keep their power blowers and mulchers in the storage shed for one day to promote a more environment-friendly fall leaf clean up. Raking is a quiet way to tend lawns or gardens while spending quality time with family. Working closely with the Township Committee, the Commission successfully passed a resolution declaring October 31 and November 7 as designated Rake Days for the Township. Residents could complete the pledge form on MyGreenCranford.com to make their commitment known to the green team. The Commission publicized Rake for the Planet in local newspapers, through the MyGreenCranford.com website, and the Commission newsletter. With support from the mayor for another resolution, Cranford is looking to expand the program to schools in 2010. Getting students and their families involved would help to make people aware of the harmful effects leaf blowers have on the environment, said David DesRochers of PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
In an effort to compensate for trees lost to development, Cranford Township passed a No Net Loss of Trees resolution in 2009, almost two years after it was originally drafted. Since tree removal is not a part of the current development review process, it is difficult to determine the overall loss of trees in the community, even with an implemented tree-planting program. The goal of the resolution is for Cranford to replace and compensate for trees lost to development projects and actions of homeowners. Residents are encouraged to contact the Township’s Tree Advisory Board when removing a tree, so that the municipality may replace it either on that resident’s property or elsewhere in the area to offset the loss. The Township enacted the policy to protect one of its most important natural resources and also to preserve the wooded suburban feel of Cranford.
More information www.cranford.com/township/trees.asp. — LM
Cooler Roads in Ridgewood There’s a new stretch of roadway in the Village of Ridgewood that’s greener than most. Last summer the town paved Grove Street with a new type of asphalt that has a smaller carbon footprint than conventional asphalt because it requires lower temperatures in the mixing process. According to the Transportation Research Board, the federal and state departments of transportation, including those of New Jersey and New York, have invested much research effort on validating the performance of this innovative technology. The test results have shown that Warm Mix ANJEC REPORT - Spring 2010
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TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION NO. 2009-268 RAKE FOR THE PLANET RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, most gasoline-powered leaf blower engines have only primitive noise abatement features that may create noise levels in excess of one hundred (100) decibels; and WHEREAS, pollutants from such engines include hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide; and WHEREAS, pollutants contribute to health problems, to the creation of ground level ozone, to the formation of acid rain, and to increased levels of greenhouse gas; and WHEREAS, blower driven materials may include toxic or hazardous materials, which may place walkers, cyclists, children, and people with respiratory ailments at special risk; and WHEREAS, using human powered rakes to remove leaves from yards is seen to have no negative impact on the environment and helps to promote a peaceful and quiet environment; and WHEREAS, the exercise provided by such activity generally contributes to improved health; and WHEREAS, sharing leaf raking responsibilities within families is intended to demonstrate the positive characteristics of working around the home and the benefits of families spending time together; and WHEREAS, neighborhoods will appreciate the tranquility; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Cranford designates Saturday, October 31, 2009 in collection areas 1 and 3 as Rake Day; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Saturday, November 7, 2009 be designated as Rake Day in collection areas 2 and 4; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that residents are encouraged to voluntarily forgo the use of powered leaf blowers and rake leaves during the designated days. Certified to be a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Committee of Cranford at a meeting held October 13, 2009. ______________________________ Tara Rowley, RMC Township Clerk
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REPORT SPRING 2010
What’s Happening in Trenton Avalon Dune Vegetation Program Road Deicing Alternatives
equipment are listed as well. By mid-January 2010 an impressive 2,000 residents had received the Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Planet brochure and distribution is continuing through City Hall community liaisons and Council members, schools, and at community centers. It is also available for online download through the City of Newark’s Green Newark website at www.ci.newark.nj.us/residents/ green_newark/green_tips.php. — LM
Simple Switch for Remarkable Results Since there are at least twelve senior living communities in Monroe Township, the Environmental Commission understands the importance of educating seniors about energy conservation to help spread environmental awareness throughout the town. At Monroe’s Clearbrook Green Fair, eager senior citizens lined up to receive energy efficient light bulbs from Project Porchlight, a program that encourages the switch from old fashioned incandescent light bulbs to energy efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Members of the Environmental Commission and the local high school environmental club organized the event. “We are very lucky to have such an active adult community that is dedicated to preserving the environment for future generations,” said John Riggs, Monroe
Township Environmental Protection Manager. A second light bulb giveaway for the Rossmoor senior community was announced on December 11 during a news conference at the Rossmoor Clubhouse. The Rossmoor Energy Committee collaborated with HelpLight NJ, a nonprofit founded by Mater Dei High School students to educate the public about conserving resources by using CFL bulbs. During 2010, all 2,300 homes in the Rossmoor community will receive a package of six CFL light bulbs. The New Jersey Clean Energy Program and HelpLight NJ underwrote the project. According to Kenneth Meyers, chairman of the Rossmoor Energy Committee, “The expected life span of the bulbs is between five and six years. The total savings to Rossmoor Property owners will be between $750,000 and $1 million, not to mention the savings to the environment.” — LM
Cranford Resolves to Rake for the Planet Noise levels measured at more than 100 decibels. High-velocity air streams that remove topsoil, mulch and organic lawn and garden material. Airborne pollutants, including hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. What piece of power equipment is this harmful to the environment? A leaf blower. Armed with these facts, Cranford Environmental Commission and its green team, known as MyGreenCranford, enacted the
With the help of the Monroe Township Environmental Commission and HelpLightNJ, a local nonprofit founded by Mater Dei High School students, 2,300 homes in the Rossmoor senior citizens' community will each receive a package of six compact fluorescent light bulbs during 2010.
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MyGreenCranford, who wants to see Rake for the Planet grow beyond Cranford into a statewide program.
More information mygreencranford.org/ Rake_For_The_Planet.html — LM
No Net Loss of Trees
Cranford's Rake for the Planet program encouraged the public to keep power blowers and mulchers in the storage shed for one day to promote a more environment-friendly fall leaf clean up.
Rake for the Planet program, encouraging the public to keep their power blowers and mulchers in the storage shed for one day to promote a more environment-friendly fall leaf clean up. Raking is a quiet way to tend lawns or gardens while spending quality time with family. Working closely with the Township Committee, the Commission successfully passed a resolution declaring October 31 and November 7 as designated Rake Days for the Township. Residents could complete the pledge form on MyGreenCranford.com to make their commitment known to the green team. The Commission publicized Rake for the Planet in local newspapers, through the MyGreenCranford.com website, and the Commission newsletter. With support from the mayor for another resolution, Cranford is looking to expand the program to schools in 2010. Getting students and their families involved would help to make people aware of the harmful effects leaf blowers have on the environment, said David DesRochers of PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
In an effort to compensate for trees lost to development, Cranford Township passed a No Net Loss of Trees resolution in 2009, almost two years after it was originally drafted. Since tree removal is not a part of the current development review process, it is difficult to determine the overall loss of trees in the community, even with an implemented tree-planting program. The goal of the resolution is for Cranford to replace and compensate for trees lost to development projects and actions of homeowners. Residents are encouraged to contact the Township’s Tree Advisory Board when removing a tree, so that the municipality may replace it either on that resident’s property or elsewhere in the area to offset the loss. The Township enacted the policy to protect one of its most important natural resources and also to preserve the wooded suburban feel of Cranford.
More information www.cranford.com/township/trees.asp. — LM
Cooler Roads in Ridgewood There’s a new stretch of roadway in the Village of Ridgewood that’s greener than most. Last summer the town paved Grove Street with a new type of asphalt that has a smaller carbon footprint than conventional asphalt because it requires lower temperatures in the mixing process. According to the Transportation Research Board, the federal and state departments of transportation, including those of New Jersey and New York, have invested much research effort on validating the performance of this innovative technology. The test results have shown that Warm Mix ANJEC REPORT - Spring 2010
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