Monthly Archives: February 2017

Another inappropriate venue at the wrong time The Commission may think that they are tamping down public anger, when in fact their failure to hold a formal “public hearing” – in the traditional evening hours – and conduct an adequate environmental … Continue reading →

No progress on climate change or Ecological limits on water use Corporate pipeline companies subsidized Gov. Christie’s Office still blocking reforms [Update below – 2/10/17 meeting rescheduled!] The Pinelands Commission’s Personnel and Budget Committee met briefly this morning (see this for … Continue reading →

Protests Mount As Pinelands Commission Scheduled to Meet on February 10 Today, in brisk 20 degree wind chill weather, over 100 Pinelands defenders held a protest march along the route of the proposed South Jersey Gas (SJG) pipeline through the … Continue reading →

Ocean County Freeholders Dodge Accountability for Supporting Pipeline My press clips note that yesterday, the Asbury Park Press reported that the Ocean County Freeholders were “taking a pass” on the controversial South Jersey Gas pipeline through the Pinelands, see: OC freeholders … Continue reading →

Don’t let the slights of the mother be avenged by the son “These scandals seem to occur as corporate influence comes to dominate the policy agenda and industry interests seek to roll back environmental protections from the inside of government.“ ~~~ … Continue reading →