About the Green Team

The Westfield Green Team is a group of volunteer Westfield department representatives and residents who work with the Mayor and Town Council to develop and implement plans that will make Westfield a more sustainable community.

We tackle  challenges with passion and insights. Here’s how we get involved:

  • Lead and create: Institute Westfield programs that positively impact our quality of life.
  • Consult and recommend: Provide input and recommendations on Town ordinances, policies, and plans so that they align with our pillars. 
  • Educate and connect: Provide education for children and adults on issues related to sustainability, climate change, and conservation.
  • Organize and advocate: Connect and involve Westfield in various local, regional, state, and national opportunities and green movements.

Our teams are organized by areas of focus. 

Alternative Energy   |  Walter Korfmacher & Amarish Mehta

Alternative Transportation    |   Jay Goldring & Karrie Hanson


Education and Outreach    |  Lois Kraus

Natural Resources and Biodiversity   |  Bianca Wright


Zero Waste initiatives   |  Catherine Hirschman Choudhry

Climate Action Plan   |   Peter Goldberg & Tim Van Epp 

Communications    |   Donna Pizzi

Events    |   Liz Chacko (Spring)  & Anne Pacchia (Fall)

Sustainable Jersey & Grants    |    David Siegler

Student Auxiliary    |   Ashley Hu & Medea Villerre

For more information on the work being done by these groups, contact the Green Team chairs at greenteam@westfieldnj.gov. 

Full list of 2023 Green Team Members

Green Team Member Member Expiration
Hal Benz December 31, 2023
Jeff Bryk December 31, 2023
Catherine Choudry December 31, 2023
Jack Cunningham December 31, 2023
Katie Doyle December 31, 2023
Ben Eisenberg December 31, 2023
Mark Eisenberg December 31, 2023
Jay Goldring December 31, 2023
Peter Goldberg December 31, 2023
Karrie Hanson December 31, 2023
Walter Korfmacher December 31, 2023
Lois Kraus (co-chair) December 31, 2023
Karen Kubicina December 31, 2023
Robert Learner December 31, 2023
Victor Liu December 31, 2023
Daron McCauley December 31, 2023
Amarish Mehta December 31, 2023
Anne Pacchia December 31, 2023
David Siegler (co-chair) December 31, 2023
Janette Spiezio December 31, 2023
Tim VanEpp December 31, 2023
Robert Learner December 31, 2023
Medea Villere  December 31, 2023
Audrey Zavetz December 31, 2023
   
David Contract, Council Liaison December 31, 2023