Monthly Archives: September 2012

Gov. Christie’s Retaliatory Massacre at the D&R Canal Commission

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Christie Concludes: If I Can’t Abolish or Bypass Them, I’ll Appoint Them! The Hunterdon County Democrat reports today that Governor Christie has proposed to replace the entire membership of the D&R Canal Commission: Christie nominates new members of Delaware & … Continue reading →

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“Unfinished Business” – Johanna-Fulper Stinky Sludge

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Local officials ignore residents – Hopelessly in the tank for Farmer Fulper [Update: 9/27/12– read the Hunterdon County Democrat’s coverage of the meeting:  Right-to-farm vs. smelly sludge: West Amwell officials refuse to support residents’ petition about odors –   WEST AMWELL — … Continue reading →

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Gov. Christie Relies on Slogans to Sign Permit Extension Act

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

Governor Christie today signed the Permit Extension Act: A-1338/S-743    (Greenwald, DeCroce, Green, Milam, Moriarty, Bramnick/Sarlo, Oroho) – Extends expiration date of certain permits pursuant to the “Permit Extension Act of 2008” The Governor might just as well have conducted a Voodoo … Continue reading →

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Another Friday Night Massacre – Christie Vetoes Fracking [Waste] Ban Bill

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

“NJ Comeback” Exposed As A Shocking Race To the Bottom “The governor’s decision is a slap in the face of every New Jerseyan who cherishes clean water,”  ~~~ Senator Bob Gordon [D-Bergen] In the ultimate Friday night massacre, just after … Continue reading →

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DEP Tightens Johanna Farms Sludge Disposal Permit

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Bill Wolfe

I just received a letter (full text below) from DEP to Johanna Farms – DEP has added additional restrictions and controls on the land application of the wastewater sludge residual on area farms, including the controversial Fulper operations in West … Continue reading →

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