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Belmar’s many efforts to develop a sustainable community were recognized during the League of Municipalities Conference in November. Belmar was one of only 28 towns (out of 240 who applied, and 566 towns in the State) who met the rigorous requirements for the coveted designation of Certified Sustainable Jersey community in the first year [...]
Following the “small wind” presentations that Will Heyniger made on June 10, 2009, the Belmar Borough Council agreed that the first step in the process of deciding whether Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (”VAWTs”) would be a cost-effective renewable energy option in Belmar would be to begin gathering wind data at a variety of [...]
At our last Belmar Council meeting, we heard a presentation on wind turbine technology from former resident Will Heyniger, who is currently a graduate student at Montclair State University. Will’s power point presentation covered a variety of issues, including the difference between “horizontal axis wind turbines” (”HAWT“), the traditional large-scale wind turbine technology that [...]
The environmental efforts of Belmar’s residents are receiving some well-deserved recognition from Inside Jersey magazine, a Star Ledger publication. Belmar was among a small group of New Jersey towns that are being featured in an article entitled "Five Green Towns." The four other towns featured in the article for their green efforts include [...]
In a few weeks you’ll see this research vessel on the Shark River, methodically plying its way back and forth in a pattern that will ultimately cover the entire estuary. Then one day later this year you’ll be able to sign on to Google Earth, zoom down to the Shark River and peer [...]
Belmar hopes to take advantage of grants off-setting most the cost of energy audits in three high-use Borough buildings: the municipal building; Taylor Pavilion and the Union Firehouse. The grants, available through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program, cover 75% of the cost of comprehensive energy audits done by state-recommended firms. The audits will provide [...]
The Mayor and Council adopted a resolution at its March 25, 2009 meeting creating a Green Team Advisory Committee with representatives of the Belmar Shade Tree Commission (BSTC), Environmental Commission (BEC), Beautification Committee (BBC), Community Garden (BCG), Americans with Disabilities Act Committee (ADA) and Arts Council (BAC).
By bringing together talented volunteers who are already committed [...]
An NJN Public Television Special, A Green Revolution Takes Root in the Garden State , will premier nationally on PBS stations beginning on
Monday, April 21. The show will be broadcast on NJN at 9 pm that evening and will be rebroadcast on Saturday, April 26 at 3 pm. [...]
A new store has opened in Belmar that everyone should stop in and see. Normally, a childrens’ “discount boutique” wouldn’t warrant a post in BelmarGreen.” But there’s something very special about “Twice Upon a Time” and it strikes you the moment you walk through the door.
Whether due to the state of the economy [...]
If you wanted to take a spin in one of those fun-looking, all-electric Low Speed Vehicles, you’ll soon get your chance! An LSV rental concession is coming to Belmar in the spring of 2009. The Mayor and Council recently awarded a concession license to Beach Creek Cruisers to operate the concession. [...]
