The Township of Maplewood passed RESOLUTION NO. 314­25 Requesting that the Township of West Orange support the preservation of the forest on the Second Watchung Mountain Ridge.

The Township of Maplewood approves Resolution No.314-25 requesting that the preservation of the forest on the Second Watchung Mountain Ridge.

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF ESSEX hereby respectfully urges the Township of West Orange to reject the proposed housing development, and instead permanently preserve the forest on the Second Watchung Mountain Ridge Forest; and be it furtherRESOLVED, that copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Mayor, Town Council members,…

As fellow stewards of the environment in Essex County, the Montclair Environmental Commission wishes to make it known that we oppose the development proposed by Garden Homes on the 120-acre property at Block 179, Lot 32, known as the West Essex Highlands, for the following reasons.

Millburn Environmental Commission urges the WO Mayor, Town Council and Planning board to say “No” to the development of the last core forest in the Watchung Mountain Second Ridge region, and ensure the permanent preservation of the environmentally sensitive property.

The South Orange Environmental Commission has reviewed and discussed the development proposed by Garden Homes on the 120-acre property at Block 179, Lot 32, known as the “West Essex Highlands”. Together, we have reached the conclusion that the proposed development would be harmful to the surrounding communities. As such, we formally urge the Township of…

Resolution of the Caldwell Environmental Commission that these 120 acres of intact forest are a significant element of the West Essex area; and the forest provides biodiversity, groundwater recharge, clean air and carbon storage; and this area provides natural habitats for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife and this area serves clean water to Caldwell and…