Officials pictured at ceremony where Long Branch received the Collaboration Award in Atlantic City, Nov. 19.
Long Branch received the prestigious Sustainable Jersey Collaboration Award this week for its restoration work in Jackson Woods.
The award highlights the importance of community partnerships, which the city’s Friends of Jackson Woods, Green Team and Environmental Commission have worked with various organizations, community groups and businesses to improve the park.
Long Branch was also renewed as a Silver Certified municipality with Sustainable Jersey and is committed to continuing efforts to reduce environmental impact.
Long Branch received the coveted Silver Certification with Sustainable Jersey in 2022 and was renewed for the period of 2024 – 2027. The city was one of only 28 Certified Silver Communities with 486 participating municipalities in the State, and one of three municipalities in Monmouth County to receive Silver Status. Certified municipalities are national leaders in addressing sustainability challenges including reducing waste, improving public health, stimulating local economies, and increasing resiliency. Officials also said the city has already made significant progress in areas such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and public information and engagement, and plans to continue to work hard to make Long Branch even more sustainable.
“The city of Long Branch is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for our community. We believe that sustainability is not just about protecting the environment, but also about creating a better quality of life for our residents. We want to thank our many volunteers and partnerships for all they have done for our city,” Mayor John Pallone said.
“We believe that sustainability is a shared responsibility, and we encourage our residents to get involved in our efforts. There are many ways to get involved, from recycling and composting to volunteering for environmental projects,” Kathy Buchan said from Friends of Jackson Woods. “We all have a role to play in creating a sustainable future for our community. We would love to have you volunteer at Jackson Woods, too.”
