Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission’s mission is to educate, advocate, and promote best policies and practices for the Borough’s environment and the health and safety of its residents and by encouraging maintenance and conservation of open space and wetlands in the Borough.
Our goals are to advocate for the long-term protection of the Borough’s natural resources and to promote public interest in environmental issues and to work with the community to protect our unique natural resources.
Interested in being appointed to the Environmental Commission?
Email Councilperson Thomas Slockbower to get more information at slockbowerrb@rockawayborough.org.
Meetings
The Environmental Commission meets the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November in the Community Center, 21-25 Union St. at 6:30 p.m. Meeting schedule is subject to change. Click here for the up-to-date meeting schedule.
Minutes and Agendas
Click here to view the Environmental Commission minutes and agendas. They are posted on the meetings page.
Members
The Environmental Commission should consist of five members and two alternates.
2026 Members
| Name | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Cappuccio | 1/5/2026 | 12/31/28 |
| Katie Clark, Secretary | 4/24/2025 | 12/31/26 |
| Kathy Haake, Chairperson | 1/5/2026 | 12/31/28 |
| Rachel Kelly | 5/8/2025 | 12/31/26 |
| Lisa Lusardi | 9/25/2025 | 12/31/27 |
| Vacant - Alternate | ||
| Vacant - Alternate |
News and Announcments
Environmental Commission announcements will be posted on the Announcements page.
Upcoming Community Events
- Fall River Clean Up: Saturday, September 19th from 9 AM – 12 PM (Jackson Ave River Park)
- Street Clean Up: Sunday, October 4th at 4 PM (details TBC at September 17th meeting)
Follow Us on Facebook
The Rockaway Borough Environmental Commission Facebook page went live on August 2, 2026, and gained more than 50 followers after the Commission participated in the annual National Night Out event, hosted by the Rockaway Borough Police Department, at Firemans Field on August 4.
The Commission encourages all Rockaway Borough residents and members of the community who are on social media to follow the page for regular communications on various environmental topics of public interest, recent and planned activities, upcoming community events and Environmental Commission meetings, and more.
Visit the RBEC Facebook Page using this link.
Recycle Coach
Did you know there is an app you can download to remind you about garbage and recycling collection days? It also helps you confirm what belongs in the recycling bin and what goes in the trash. It’s called Recycle Coach see NJDEP| Division of Sustainable Waste Management | RC Morris County or download it here for Android or Apple.
