Category Archives: Family & kids

A Tale of Two Toxic Schools

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

What are we telling our kids when we put them in these environments? Take a look *** Apologies – NJ.Com took down the photos, which were originally published on my “NJ Voices” column at NJ.Com. I was able to save … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Jon Corzine

Posted on February 10, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

Yesterday, I attended the Mercer County public hearing on the Governor’s toll plan. In my view, press accounts have not portrayed the complexity of the issues, the process, or the people involved. Bowing to the yahoo “pigs fly” faction of … Continue reading →

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Ken Lockwood Gorge – Jewel of the Highlands

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

[Apologies – NJ.com deleted all the lovely photos I initially posted on my Star Ledger “NJ Voices” column.] Ken Lockwood Gorge today. Located in Lebanon, NJ (Hunterdon County) just off Route 513 Information and Directions: http://www.nynjctbotany.org/njhigh/lockwood.html Topo map: http://liberty.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/wmamaps/ken_lockwood_gorge.pdf Bill Wolfe … Continue reading →

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Hearing Casts Serious Doubt on DEP’s ability to Protect Public Health and Environment

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

In articulate, substantive, and at times charming testimony, DEP Commissioner Lisa P. Jackson had the Senate Environment Committee completely under control on Monday. The Commissioner presented her 2008 priorities, and responded to mostly softball questions from the new Committee. [Update: … Continue reading →

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What Are Your Environmental Priorities for 2008?

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Bill Wolfe

*** Apologies – NJ.Com took down the photos, which were originally published on my “NJ Voices” column at NJ.Com. I was able to save the text, but not the photos. What assholes. Tomorrow (Monday, January 28, 2008) Department of Environmental … Continue reading →

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