Monthly Archives: March 2012

DEP Quietly Launches New Boat Ramp Fees

Christie Vetoes Millionaire’s Tax – But Boaters, Kayakers, Canoeist Pay [Update: 6/20/12 – I am not certain of this, but, in what may be a minor victory, I think I heard the Canal Park Superintendent just advise the D&R Canal … Continue reading

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Bulls Island Update – D&R Canal Commission Engaged

DEP Planning to Remove Scores of Magnificent Old “Dangerous Trees” An important update on Bulls Island. DEP Commissioner Martin has not responded to my March 10 letter. I’m not holding my breath. However, on March 15, DEP issued a press … Continue reading

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Dupont Corporate Flack Misleads Residents and Planning Board

Dupont Proposed Lake Cleanup Plan is Dead – Expanded Plan Required [Update: Looks like we have a minor victory. Shortly after this post, the Pompton Lakes Planning Board apparently decided NOT to hear the Dupont mining permit application tonight. It … Continue reading

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Highlands Chairman Rilee Credibility Is Questioned

As promised, I wanted to followup on an important claim I made last Thursday night in public testimony after the Highlands Council voted to remove Executive Director Swan. Here’s what I said to Chairman Rilee: (watch it, at time 1:37:40) … Continue reading

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Reflections on a Highlands Massacre

Now that the dust has begun to settle and all the press stories and critical editorials have been written, I’d like to reflect briefly on a couple of things. While I liked Star Ledger columnist Tom Moran’s piece, it was … Continue reading

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