Tag: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
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DEP suspends permits for construction of pipeline in Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington counties
On July 8, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sent a letter of suspension to New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) regarding the company’s Southern Reliability Link (SRL) pipeline, which had been under construction in a portion of Upper Freehold Township. According to a press release from the New Jersey Sierra Club, the action…
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Bear sightings temporarily shut down the Middlesex County Greenway in Metuchen
METUCHEN – Sightings of what appear to be a mama bear and her cub early this morning on the Middlesex County Greenway has caused park rangers to temporarily shut down the paved trail, according to Police Lt. Arthur Flaherty. Police put out a Nixle alert at 7:56 a.m. on July 6 of the sightings urging…
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Water rate increases on horizon in Edison; current limited manpower, equipment preventing water utility to move forward
EDISON – With current limited manpower and equipment, the township’s re-established Edison Water Utility has become a reactive department, not a proactive one it kicked off as in January, according to Robert Smith, director of the Edison Water Utility. “We are doing as much as we can with the staff we have … we just…
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Friends of Princeton Open Space, Garden Club of Princeton plan to continue planting efforts
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) has been awarded a $9,500 grant from the Growing Fund of the New Jersey Committee of the Garden Club of America (GCA). The grant was sponsored by The Garden Club of Princeton (GCP), and will be used to fund the purchase and installation of native trees, shrubs and herbaceous…
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Gov. closes state, county parks; outdoor alliance objects to move
To limit the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure social distancing, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has closed all state parks and forests following the signing of an Executive Order by Gov. Phil Murphy. The closure of the parks took effect on April 8. The order also closes county parks throughout the…
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All state parks and forests closed to help flatten the curve of coronavirus
To limit the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure social distancing, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) closed all state parks and forests effective 8 p.m. on April 7. Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe said the state parks and forests will remain closed until further notice as required by Executive Order 118, signed on…
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Edison Water Utility moving into 21st century with signficant projects
EDISON – The Edison Water Utility is essentially moving into the 21st century with the movement of three significant projects. The Township Council approved three resolutions for three separate contracts to authorize Mott MacDonald, South Iselin, to provide additional engineering services at a meeting on March 11. “The three projects are essential to the operation,…
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DEP offers tips for social distancing when visiting state parks
New Jersey residents visiting state parks, forests and wildlife management areas are urged to follow specific practices to promote social distancing and prevent the further spread of COVID-19, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe reiterated. State parks and forest trails are open, but all buildings, including bathrooms, are closed. All public shooting ranges…
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Bordentown residents voice concerns for proposed municipal building
Escaped convicts, noise and privacy were just several among many concerns raised by Bordentown residents at a public scoping hearing to discuss the potential designation of property for a new municipal building. When Bordentown Township officials held a scoping hearing on March 2 to obtain public comment for the proposal to divert approximately eight acres…
