Photo Credit Belleville Township: Belleville has earned bronze certification from Sustainable Jersey thanks in part to the efforts of the Township's Green Team. Belleville achieved points toward the certification by completing community education and outreach, participation in the materials reuse program and more.

The Township has been recognized by a statewide organization that rewards municipalities and school districts for their efforts to be greener and cleaner.

Belleville has earned the bronze certification from Sustainable Jersey, which will honor the municipality at a virtual awards luncheon on Thursday, March 11. The Township was one of 55 towns in New Jersey to attain the status for 2020.

“This is a great recognition for Belleville,” said Mayor Michael Melham. “It shows that the township is committed to doing all we can to improve the environment and well-being of the residents of Belleville, now and in the future. We look forward to the challenge of continuing to be a sustainable municipality and to attain the next level of certification.”

Councilman Vincent Cozzarelli serves as the Municipal Green Team’s chair.

“Belleville’s Green Team develops plans, implements programs and assists with educational opportunities that support the creation of a sustainable community,” Cozzarelli explained. “I would like to see the municipality continue working on sustainability initiatives, such as limiting energy emissions, encouraging green buildings and embracing green practices that can benefit the township, saving both money and resources.”

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