Monthly Archives: October 2009

Chris Daggett Already Won – by Putting Policy back in Politics

[Update 5 – 10/17/09 – another validation of my analysis – Bergen Record: Gubernatorial contenders strike a civil tone [Update 4 – validating my point, chalk this up to Daggett’s leadership: Gov. Corzine would consider gasoline tax increase for transportation … Continue reading

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Get the Cows Out of the Stream

Alexauken Creek, West Amwell, NJ – healthy Category One stream buffer [Update below] The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provides enhanced regulatory protections for “exceptional” waters of the State, known as “Category One” or “C1” streams. No disturbance of soils or … Continue reading

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Chemical Industry Lobbyists Met With DEP Commissioner Today

I got a tip and was able to catch lobbyists for the chemical industry in the act. They met privately today with DEP Commissioner Mark Mauriello. The meeting was to discuss, among other things, appointments to a controversial new DEP … Continue reading

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