Politics & Government
Madison Honored As 'Sustainability Champion' In Statewide Ceremony
Madison is being honored for the third time with the Sustainability Championship Award along with the Silver Certification.
MADISON, NJ — Madison has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability for the third year by Sustainable Jersey, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides tools, training, and financial incentives to communities as they pursue sustainability programs.
The award, which was presented on Nov. 15 at the New Jersey League of Municipalities Convention in Atlantic City, honors local communities for their efforts to promote sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyles.
"Madison is once again proud to have been honored by Sustainable Jersey for our commitment to ensuring a greener Madison. Earning silver certification, as well as the championship award, now for our third time, is no easy task, but the dedication, determination and hard work of our Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee," Madison Borough Communication Coordinator Michael Pellessier said.
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With 835 points, the borough was the state's second-highest scoring municipality and the highest scoring municipality in the medium category.
Earning points in multiple categories, including arts and creative culture, public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, among others, demonstrates the boroughs' diverse efforts to achieve not only a sustainable Madison, but also a sustainable New Jersey.
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"The Borough of Madison is once again ecstatic to have received the Silver Certification, as well as the Sustainability Championship Award. The hard work of all members of our Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee does not go unrecognized, as they work diligently throughout the year to ensure that we are working towards a greener, more sustainable Madison," Mayor Robert Conley said.
The Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee of the Borough of Madison, established by ordinance on April 23, 2012, and codified in the borough code, is an eleven-member committee charged with encouraging sustainable practices in the Borough of Madison.
For more information about Sustainable Jersey, visit https://www.sustainablejersey.com/.
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