47 New Jersey Towns Submit for Sustainable Jersey™ Certification
Awards Presentation on November 17 at NJ League of Municipalities Conference
Trenton, NJ (October 1, 2009) - Representatives of Sustainable Jersey today released the list of thefirst 47 New Jersey municipalities that have submitted for Sustainable Jersey certification. Out of the 231municipalities that have registered to start the process, 47 towns across 15 counties submitted complete
applications with documentation to show they meet the rigorous submission standards. The submissions are being reviewed now and the final list of certified communities will be announced later in the month. All 47 towns will be recognized as pioneers at an awards luncheon on Tuesday, November 17.
These towns will be recognized at the first annual Sustainable Jersey awards luncheon on Tuesday,November 17 at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference. Admission is open to the public,
but the $35 tickets are going fast. In addition to special keynote speakers, the top achieving municipalities that have made outstanding accomplishments will be recognized. Awards will be presented to municipalities in the following categories: sustainability champions, leadership, innovation,and collaboration.
# 47 from Union County- Township of Union-
