Going Green in New Providence, NJ

An Independent Press Survey showed that local communities are putting more priority towards environmental issues.  But some towns are doing more than others.  Tune in all week to see how your town compares.

Today's community:  New Providence, NJ

One of New Providence's top green priorities is the renovation of the Municipal Center.  The project will include energy saving ideas such as solar energy or a possible co-generation.

Mayor John Thoms created the Environmental Advisory Committee this year.  So far they have just focused on recycling efforts but have other programs in the works.  One of their primary goals is to educate the residents on what they can do as individuals to go green.  The committee is looking into working with local supermarkets to donate re-usable cloth shopping bags for charity re-sale.

The Borough is continuing its search for grants from the federal government to explore the possibility of generating its own electricity for the municipal buildings.  They have also applied for a grant to build more sidewalks and bike lanes to encourage alternate modes of transportation.

So now that you know what your town has been doing to go green, what have you been doing?  Starting next week, we will be posting tips and suggestions (both big and small) for around the house and for yourself

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