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Princeton Hydro’s 43-Page Report Lists Flaws in Applicant’s Test Methodology For WEHI Development Permit
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Princeton Hydro, commissioned by WeCare NJ, submitted a 43-page document on Oct. 5 to Dr. Chair Robert Bagoff and the West Orange Planning Board, explaining why building the West Essex Highlands is dangerous because of flooding, steep slopes, will affect the water drinking supply and other reasons. It also questioned some of the methods that the applicant’s expert used in its investigation.
Read MoreWeCare President & A West Orange Resident Talk About West Essex Highlands’ Developer Changing the Original Plans
South Orange Environmental Commission Formally Recommends that West Orange Reject Essex Highlands Application
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The South Orange Environmental Commission (SOEC) sent a letter to Mayor Susan McCartney, the West Orange Town Council and the planning board warning that the proposed development of West Essex Highlands housing will be harmful to adjacent towns and recommending that West Orange does not approve it.
Read MoreWest Orange Environmental Commission Sends Letter to Planning Board Opposing Proposed West Essex Highlands Development
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The West Orange Environmental Commission (WOEC) wrote a letter to the West Orange Planning Board explaining why the proposed West Essex Highlands development “will impact ecological integrity, regional open space and quality of life for residents.” They strongly opposed the proposed destruction of a watershed and forest to allow for development of almost 500 apartments on the West Essex Highlands/Watchung mountain.
Read MoreOp-Ed: The perfect storm — housing vs. the environment
A perfect storm is heating up in the long-simmering feud between well-heeled developers and local environment protectors, often labeled “objectors” or, worse, as “Nimbies” (Not in My Backyard). At the center of this gathering storm is a fundamental misunderstanding of the Mount Laurel Doctrine. After four decades of litigation, judicial management and legislative tinkering, the doctrine remains as misunderstood as ever.
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