Middlesex Borough Recognized as 2025 Rookie of the Year by Sustainable Jersey
Middlesex Borough, NJ–Middlesex Borough has been honored with the 2025 Rookie of the Year Award from Sustainable Jersey, recognizing the Borough’s outstanding debut in the statewide sustainability certification program.
This marks Middlesex Borough’s first year achieving certification, earning an impressive 245 points for implementing a range of actions that advance sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
“Middlesex Borough is honored to be the 2025 recipient of the Sustainable Jersey Rookie of the Year Award,” said Jack Mikolajczyk the Middlesex Borough Mayor. “The tireless efforts of our Environmental Commission and Green Team, supported where possible by our staff, have been amazing in terms of moving these initiatives forward. Their ability to create innovative programs, educate, encourage volunteerism and achieve results are a real testament to these dedicated members of the team. I'm excited to see what's in store for 2026!"
“It’s inspiring to see communities of every size across New Jersey leading the way toward a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Randall Solomon, director of Sustainable Jersey. “These municipalities are not waiting for change, they’re creating it, through action, innovation, and collaboration.”
About Sustainable Jersey
Sustainable Jersey provides tools, training, and financial incentives to support communities as they pursue sustainability initiatives. As New Jersey faces challenges such as the climate crisis, a growing equity divide, and environmental pollution, municipalities and schools are taking action to be part of the solution. Sustainable Jersey participants have successfully implemented and documented nearly 30,251 sustainability actions, and the program has provided more than $8.6 million in grants to municipalities, school districts, and schools for community-based projects that create healthy and sustainable communities across the state. www.SustainableJersey.com; www.SustainableJerseySchools.com
