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Public Comment Concludes in Historic Fight Over Watchung Ridge Forest Development
West Orange, NJ — Following more than two years of testimony, expert analysis, and sustained community opposition, public comment has officially concluded on the proposed 496-unit development atop the Watchung Mountain Second Ridge Forest. The application now advances to closing arguments, scheduled for February 25, where attorneys representing the developer and WeCareNJ will deliver final presentations before the West Orange Planning Board.
Community Victory: Proposed New Brunswick Data Center Pulled Following Massive Public Opposition
New Brunswick, NJ — In a decisive win for residents, environmental advocates, and community organizers, the proposed 27,000-square-foot AI data center slated for development under the Jersey-Sandford Redevelopment Plan has officially been pulled from the city council docket and the site restored to its original designation as public park space.
Senator McKeon Climate Superfund Statement
TRENTON — Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) issued the following statement in response to a letter released by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO regarding consideration of the Climate Superfund Act during the lame-duck session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
NJ Resilient Environments & Landscapes (REAL)
As young people, we are committed to building a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for New Jersey. The NJREAL rules represent a critical opportunity to shape the development standards that will define our state in the face of climate change. Given New Jersey’s status as one of the most densely populated states, every new development must meet high standards of climate preparedness, sustainability, and public health protection.
Pine Barren Commission Call To Action
Hello, my name is Kayleigh Henry, and I’m from right here in the Pine Barrens. Growing up, the Pine Barrens were more than just a place on the map—they were a part of our lives. The unique landscapes, the quiet forests, and the rich biodiversity have always felt like home. But now, home is changing. We’ve all seen it—the summers are hotter, storms are more intense, and the natural beauty we’ve known is under threat. Over the last century...
State Investment Council -Divestment AG Announcement
I am going to be perfectly clear in my testimony today on the off chance that the last decade of testimonies by fossil fuel divestment activists has confused you. This body, the Division of Investment, the New Jersey Treasury Department, and Treasury Secretary Elizabeth Muoio stand in blatant disregard of the climate crisis with its billions of dollars worth of investments in the fossil fuel industry. Every meeting all you do is listen say thank you and move on with no real action.
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