Monthly Archives: October 2010

An American Crime – Bulldozing the Gardens

Racist Socio -Economic Cleansing In Mt. Holly, NJ Now Tom said “Mom, wherever there’s a cop beatin’ a guy Wherever a hungry newborn baby cries Where there’s a fight ‘gainst the blood and hatred in the air Look for me … Continue reading

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Public Hearing on DEP’s Toxic Polluter “Safety Cushion” Rule on Monday

Letter To Sponsors Urges Legislative Veto as “Inconsistent with Legislative Intent”  [Update 2: 11/8/10 Bergen Record editorial (Wolfenotes gets no respect, after doing all the lifting on this): One size doesn’t fit Update 1: 11/5/10 – Jim O’neill of the Bergen … Continue reading

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DEP Science Board Agenda Reveals a Formula for Gridlock and Rollback

Today’s Atlantic City Press story on DEP’s controversial new Science Advisory Board (SAB) reminds me that I promised to write about the 17 issues assigned to the SAB by DEP Commissioner Martin (see: DEP Science Behind Closed Doors: Secret Meeting Starts New … Continue reading

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NJ Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Massive Berwind Development in Hopewell Township

Do Environmental Concerns Involve a “Public Interest” – or Are They Merely Private Disputes Under Land Use Law? [Update 2: 11/7/10 – listen and watch the Supreme Court hearing (click here) and read real estate industry legal perspective (click here). … Continue reading

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Accident at Bayway Refinery – “Controlled Burns” Release Unknown Toxic Air Pollution

According to today’s Star Ledger AP report,  “flames are shooting out of the towers” of the ConocoPhillips refinery in Linden, NJ. According to the Company, a power outage occured during routine maintenance. The AP story says no workers were injured, but does … Continue reading

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