Environmental Commission
Dennis Township New Jersey
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Mission Statement
The Dennis Township Environmental Commission DTEC represents the public and its long-term interests as local environmental advocates. Commission Members work towards these goals by:
- advising the township council and the planning and zoning boards about environmental impacts of proposals for development;
- advocating for open-space preservation;
- keeping residents informed on environmental matters and ways to help protect the environment;
- promoting environmental education;
- working with neighboring commissions and other organizations to meet these goals
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Dennis Township Environmental Commission
571 Petersburg Road, PO Box 204
Dennisville, NJ 08214
Environmental Commission Members
Full and alternate members are appointed by the mayor.
Full members are appointed for a term of three years and alternates for a term of two years, on staggered terms so that the terms of a portion of the members expire annually.
Provisions are also made to have associate members who have expertise in a special area but may not be residents.
- Chairman – Bob Penrose – 2025
- Reg. Member – Lisa Salimbene – 2025
- Reg. Member – Ray Rebmann – 2025
- Reg. Member – Sue Slotterback – 2024
- Reg. Member – Brad Rosenthal – 2024
- Reg. Member – Jim Herlihy – 2026
- Reg. Member – Justin Turner – 2026
- Alt. #1 – Vacant
- Alt. #2 – Vacant
Meeting Schedule
Please be advised, the State has adopted legislation that has made it possible for the Township of Dennis to hold meetings via electronic means. While this scenario is not ideal, the Township believes it is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens. Therefore, we will be having video conference Environmental Commission meetings on the following dates and times in accordance with the law:
- Jan. 16, 2024 – 5:30 pm (Reorganization)
- Feb. 06, 2024 – 5:30 pm
- Mar. 05, 2024 – 5:30 pm
- April 02, 2024 – 5:30 pm
- May 07, 2024 – 5:30 pm
- June 04, 2024 – 5:30 pm
- July 02, 2024 – 5:30 pm
- Aug. 06, 2024 – 5:30 pm
- Sept. 03, 2024 – 5:30 pm
- Oct. 01, 2024 – 5:30pm
- Nov. 05, 2024 – 5:30pm
- Dec. 03, 2024 – 5:30pm
There are several options for the public to attend this meeting and interact if need be:
Option 1) Join the video conference and be able to see, hear, and participate during the meeting. This is how the Board Members will be participating in the meeting.
1). Download the “Zoom Cloud Meeting” app on your phone or computer.
2). Sign up for a free Zoom account.
3). Log into the meeting at or before 5:30 pm using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86531634471?pwd=NTNwdjFtS1YxWnpJWlJISVBycnRpZz09
Meeting ID: 865 3163 4471
Password: 981887
Option 2) Join the meeting over the telephone. You will be able to hear and speak during the meeting, but not see the video.
1). Call (929) 205-6099 from any telephone:
2). Enter the meeting ID: 865 3163 4471
3). Enter the password: 981887
4). It will ask you for a participant ID. You can enter a number of your choosing or just hit #.
If you have specific questions you would like answered at the meeting and you know those questions now, please email .
We thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate through these unprecedented times.
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Please be advised, the State has adopted legislation that has made it possible for the Township of Dennis to hold meetings via electronic means. While this scenario is not ideal, the Township believes it is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens.
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