Environmental Commission

Meetings

  • 2026 Meeting dates: 
    • January 20 @ 7:00pm
    • February 17 @ 7:00pm
    • March 17 @ 7:00pm
    • April 21 @ 7:00pm
    • May 19 @ 7:00pm
    • June 16 @ 7:00pm
    • July 21 @ 7:00pm
    • August - No meeting
    • September 15 @ 7:00pm
    • October 20 @ 7:00pm 
    • November 17 @ 7:00pm
    • December 15 @ 7:00pm
  • All meetings held via Zoom platform unless noted on monthly agenda. Meeting links can be found on the agenda located in the Agenda Center. 

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings, with Zoom links if needed. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

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Members

The Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor for three-year terms. The Mayor designates one of the members as Chair.

  • Paul Kinney, Chair- Term expires December 31, 2026
  • Rex Parker, Vice Chair- Term expires December 31, 2027
  • Jeanne DeMoss  - Term expires December 31, 2028
  • Mark Bean - Term expires December 31, 2028
  • Andrew Plunkett - Term expires December 31, 2026
  • Rex Parker - Term expires December 31, 2027
  • Vacant
  • Kirsi Bhasin - Term expires December 31, 2027
  • Donald Hirsh, Alternate 2 - Term expires December 31, 2026
  • Uma Purandare, Township Committee - Term expires December 31, 2026
  • Kirsi Bhasin - Term Expires December 21, 2027

About the Commission

The Hopewell Township Environmental Commission, established in 1974, has the power to conduct research into the uses of open land areas of the Township and may coordinate the activities of official bodies organized for similar purposes. It is charged with keeping an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marsh lands, swamps, and other wetlands, in order to obtain information on the proper use of such areas. It may recommend to the Planning Board plans and programs for inclusion in a municipal master plan and also make recommendations about the development and use of such areas. The Environmental Commission may also, with the approval of the Township Committee, acquire property on behalf of the Township.