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Paramus Environmental Commission 2011 Annual Report to the Mayor and Council

Read the Paramus Environmental Commission's Annual Report of its Actions and Undertakings in 2011, as presented to the Mayor and City Council.

Borough Fire Wood Give Away

In conjunction with the Paramus D.P.W. Department and the Environmental Commission, the September 24 borough fire wood give away was a success. D.P.W. supplied six thirty-yard containers of wood and in less than two hours over 95 residents came for fire wood.

"Bat Houses"

Bats may be frightening to some, but they are harmless and have a huge appetite for mosquitoes. A single bat can consume almost a half a pound of bugs in a season. One way to encourage these little mammals to inhabit our yards is by putting up a bat nesting box.

Congratulations to the Commission and Paramus High School for Receiving "3rd Place in the Float Category" of the July 4th Parade

National Night Out

The Environmental Commission was asked to participate in Paramus National Night Out on August 2, 2011. Commissioners Jerry Anthony, Jorge Quintana, Ed Onorato, Joe Lagana and secretary Jean Payoczkowski attended. Scott Gunther of Wild Birds Unlimited joined us in displaying bat houses, literature and information on Commission projects.

D.P.W. Sanitation/Recycling Collection Calendar

Paramus Department of Public Works in conjunction with teacher Maggie Touloughian, AP Environmental Science Students and the Environmental Commission, has redesigned the D.P.W. Sanitation/Recycling Collection Calendar and Information for 2012. The new calendar has been mailed to all residents. Copies are available at borough hall and D.P.W. office.

Borough Firewood Give-Away, February 18

The Environmental Commission in conjunction with the Paramus Department of Public Works is attempting to schedule another "Borough Firewood Give-Away" on February 18, 2012. More details to follow.

Earth Day Celebration, April 29

The Environmental Commission "Earth Day Celebration" will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Paramus Public Library on Century Road. More details to follow.