The Bay Head Environmental Commission (BHEC)

The Bay Head Environmental Commission (BHEC) was established in 1989 and adopted by the Bay Head Borough Council on May 16, 1989. (Ordinance No. 1989-5) "...for the protection, development or use of natural resources, including water resources, located within the territorial limits of the Borough."

Public Meetings

The BHEC meets once each month on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) from 6:30pm to 8:00pm second floor conference room in Borough Hall, located at 83 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, NJ 08742. The BHEC meetings are open to the public and public participation is encouraged.

Join us in person or online on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30pmFollow the link for the virtual meeting. Join on your computer or mobile app  Click here to join Meeting

Or Call in (Audio only) +1 862-294-4414,,20507249#  Phone Conference ID: 205 072 49#

To contact us, email bayheadenvironmental@gmail.com or send mail to: 

Bay Head Environmental Commission
83 Bridge Avenue
Bay Head, NJ 08742

 MEMBER                       APPOINTED              TERM         TERM EXPIRES  
Council
Representative
Jim Gates                    January 1, 2024          1 Yrs.         Dec. 31, 2024
Diane Cornell  (Alt)    January 1, 2024          1 Yrs          Dec. 31, 2024
Chairman
Dan Paulus                  January 1, 2023         3 Yrs          Dec. 31, 2025
Sharon Shaning         January 1, 2024          3 Yrs.         Dec. 31, 2026
Ellen Akersten            January 1, 2022          3 Yrs.         Dec. 31. 2024
Richard McGoey        January 1, 2022          3 Yrs.         Dec. 31, 2024
Paul Benziger            January 1, 2024           3 Yrs.         Dec. 31, 2026
Jon Younghans           January 1, 2023         3 Yrs.         Dec. 31, 2025
Seven Member Board
1 Councilmember, 1 Alternate Council member
1 Planning Board Member
5 Citizens at Large