Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force on Compressor Station 206 and NESE/ During the week of May 20, call the Governor often and tell him that you expect the NJDEP to deny the water permit applications for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project by June 5. Call Governor Murphy between 9AM and 5PM at 866-586-4069 People in NJ and …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Compressor Station, NESE Project, Makes Sense
By Carl Mueller, Somerset. As a Franklin resident, I believe the compressor station and pipeline to the Rockaways makes sense for the region and the country. Society wants 100 percent renewable energy but wind and solar technology isn’t there. Nuclear is our best non-carbon option. Natural Gas is the best carbon option. Long Island heats with mostly oil. Let’s use …
Read More »In Your Opinion: NJDEP Can Stop Environmental Threats Posed By Compressor Station 206 and NESE
Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force on Compressor Station 206 and NESE. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) wrote: “The use, enjoyment, and existence of uncontaminated natural resources is a right common to the general public” in their March 27, 2019 lawsuit against E.I. DuPont DeNemours & Co. in the Parlin section of Old Bridge, found at …
Read More »NJDEP Must Protect Our Health, Safety And Environment From The NESE Project With Compressor Station 206 By June 5
Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force on Compressor Station 206 & NESE. Though FERC’s definition of “need” for the NESE Project is only based on economics, under the National Gas Act, and since National Grid has subscribed to purchase all the gas that this Project would deliver, it is not unexpected that FERC issued their Certificate of Public Convenience …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Concerns Abound About Dementia Care Home
By Donna M. Lisi, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, BCGP, BCACP, Clinical Pharmacist. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner and someone who has been in the field of Geriatrics for 30 years, I have concerns as well from reading (about the proposed dementia care home on Bennett’s Lane). It is unclear what the backgrounds would be of these three staff people. I, too, take …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Township Environmental Commission Opposes North East Supply Enhancement Project
The below comments were submitted on April 3rd this year to the Governor and DEP Commissioner on behalf of the Franklin Township Environmental Commission, Somerset County. To: Governor Phil Murphy and NJDEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe The NJDEP’s primary objective is to protect the people of New Jersey from environmental health hazards and risks. In May 2018 Governor Murphy signed …
Read More »In Your Opinion: ‘Grow NJ’ Program Must Be Extended
By Mike Kerwin. New Jersey is in a tough position. As with every other state throughout the country, we are consistently fighting for growth. This means fighting for new businesses, while at the same time trying to hold onto businesses currently operating in the State. Over the past few months, there has been an active debate regarding New Jersey’s use …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Kramer, Lempert, Camarota Open Letter To State DEP Commissioner
The undersigned are writing this open letter to request that you deny Williams/Transco’s Applications for a Freshwater Wetlands Permit, Waterfront Development Individual Permit and Coastal Wetlands Permit for the unnecessary and dangerous Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project, which includes compressor station 206. This project presents significant perils to local residents in the form of potential fires and explosions as well …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Lady Warriors Softball Team Coverage Not Fair
By Suzanne Kafas, Somerset. I was very disappointed in your reporting of the Lady Warriors game against Montgomery on April 8th. Although your photographs were fantastic, the story did not paint an accurate picture of our team, as it generally focused on their weaknesses that day. I would like to fill your readers in on why our Lady Warrior softball team …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Urge Representatives To Reject Compressor Permits
By the Franklin Township Task Force on Compressor Station 206 & the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE). Making choices to change policy and behavior can be difficult. Not knowing whether to believe scientists or lobbyists clouds issues. However, we have a chance to do the right thing in New Jersey to protect our health, safety and welfare as well as …
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