City of Burlington, NJ Green Team

08/01/2019

On the morning of Wednesday, July 31, a contingent of Albanian dignitaries visited City Hall for a briefing on the purpose and duties of the local Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Also discussed were the current threats Burlington faces, coordination procedures, and mitigation efforts that are taken to lessen or eliminate the impact of an emergency.
The visit began at 830 with a short power point
presentation in Council Chambers followed by questions and discussion. The group then moved to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for a tour and explanation of how we actually operate during an emergency. In addition to Mayor Barry Conaway, Councilman George Chachis, Captain Robert Elbertson, Administrator David Ballard, and City and County OEM officials, Master Sergeant Gary M. Davidson, Operations Sergeant, NJ National Guard Joint Operations Center also greeted our visitors, who included the following Albanian officials:
1. Mr. Haki Çako, Director General/ General Directorate of Civil Emergencies.
2. Mrs. Fatjona Xhaferi ,Expert/Civilian from General Directorate of Civil Emergencies.
3. LTC Robert Hysenllari, Staff Officer for SAR and Civil Emergencies/General Staff, Albanian Armed Forces.
4. Sabina Mitrovasili, Albanian Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation Event Coordinator (and Translator).

10/24/2017

05/26/2016

Strawberries and raspberries are producing bumper crops in JFK park, thanks to the Wilbur Watts Wildcat Green Team!

04/28/2015

Bridge Players Open Dr. Cook's Garden May 1 until May 16.

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04/16/2015

Spring has sprung! And the Wilbur Watts Wildcat Green Team also has sprung into action. Beautiful job, Ms. Judy Lodwig and so many new and former members!

02/04/2015

Habitat for Humanity of SCNJ builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

08/20/2014

The Wilbur Watts IS Wildcat Green Team Gardens continue to thrive thanks to dedicated work by the Wildcats and Ms. Lodwig. A gardener's shadow is the best fertilizer.

06/19/2014

The Wilbur Watts Wildcat Green Team Gardens are really popping! Great job, Wildcats and Ms. Lodwig.

04/14/2014

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04/14/2014

Thanks to the Judy Lodwig (Wildcat Green Team), Jean Morgan, Celia Burgess, Rev. Nolan Branch (Chair), John Alexander, Bev Schnegelsberger, the entire Mayor's Green Team, the NJ Forestry Commission, and everyone who made Saturday's Tree Seedling Give-away a success. Leftover trees will be planted on Burlington Island, where it is estimated that 1000 trees were lost or damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

04/08/2014

The City of Burlington, NJ Mayor's Green Team is a City-sponsored Community organization that promotes reducing, reusing, and recycling in the City and region.

04/01/2014

New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign Provides Free Tree Seedlings to Residents of the City of Burlington.

Free tree seedlings will be available to City residents on April 12, 10-2, Keegan Recreation Center, 522 Wood Street] as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign to help offset damages that Superstorm Sandy caused to New Jersey’s tree population.

Seedlings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, along with instructions on how to store, care for, and plant them. The guides help residents choose the right place on a property to plant a tree while keeping in mind the tree’s full-grown size in the future. Residents should plant the seedlings within two days after pick-up in order to prevent the roots from drying out.

The goal of the Tree Recovery Campaign is to distribute over 500,000 tree seedlings to New Jersey residents over the course of the next five years. It is a joint effort between the City of Burlington, the New Jersey State Forestry Services Community Forestry Program, The State Forest Nursery, New Jersey Soil Conservation Districts, Sustainable Jersey, and the Arbor Day Foundation. Arbor Day Foundation, FedEx, and BJ’s Wholesale Club provide financial support for the program, and the City of Burlington Mayor’s Green Team and Burlington Schools Wildcat Green Team help with distribution.

When properly planted and maintained, trees can be assets to a community. They improve the visual appeal of a neighborhood or business district, increase property values, reduce home cooling costs, remove air pollutants, and provide wildlife habitat, among many other benefits.

If you have any questions please contact John Alexander, Director, Public Affairs, at 609 386 0200 x115 or email [email protected].