Tag: Clean Communities Grant
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Monroe organizations can register for ‘litter patrol’ opportunities
MONROE – Monroe is on its way towards “a cleaner, greener future.” That is what Mayor Stephen Dalina said as the township is the recipient of a Clean Communities grant totaling $105,240.47 from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Solid Waste Division, according to a township press release on June 2. Clean Communities…
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South River cleanup was a success
On April 27, the South River Environmental and Shade Tree Commission held a Community Cleanup event in honor of Earth Day. Over 20 bags of garbage were collected and disposed of properly helping to keep our town clean. This wouldn’t have been possible without our sponsors and volunteers: Wawa donated refreshments, Clean Communities donated all…
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Clean Communities grant advances Monroe’s Litter Removal Campaign
MONROE – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded Monroe an $85,000 Clean Communities grant in late June as part of its annual initiative to assist with litter removal and programming and to enhance community beautification throughout the state. The DEP based its most recent awards, totaling $19.4 million in 2018, on the…
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Edison, Woodbridge receive Clean Communities grants
Edison and Woodbridge have been awarded Clean Communities grants from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The townships are two of the largest municipal recipients of funds this year for environmental cleanups and education projects. Edison received $166,404 and Woodbridge received $163,272. Edison Health Director Jay Elliot, who oversees the local Clean Communities program, explained…
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Monroe DPW receives grants for roadside cleanup, equipment maintenance
MONROE – Officials from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded an approximately $89,000 Clean Communities Grant to Monroe Township’s Department of Public Works (DPW). “This is a great example of our township making an effort to offset operational costs while expanding our services,” Monroe Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro said in a prepared…