As we look towards clean-up, remediation, and removal options, the state’s case in Superior Court also gains momentum in the same direction. Today Judge Maritza Berdote Byrne appointed a Receiver to take control of Mr. Wallace’s assets and to hire people to coordinate the remediation of the property. Fines and Continue Reading
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NJDEP launches new website! “Guard your Backyard”
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection launched a new website recently. It is loaded with information about Dirty Dirt being advertised as “clean fill” and measures communities can take to protect themselves from potentially contaminated fill material. Glad the NJDEP is on board (finally) and recognizes that this is in Continue Reading
Decision in case centered on Vernon zoning violations
Judge Bride of the Municipal Court of Long Hill has issued his decision on the trial of Mr. Wallace for 82 zoning violations. The trial began on May 8 and continued on May 31 and September 5, 2019. Mr. Wallace was found guilty of 52 summonses, not guilty of 7, Continue Reading
State asks court to appoint a receiver and impose fines
Today the State Attorney General’s office filed a request with Judge Berdote Byrne, asking the court to appoint a receiver to control all of Wallace’s assets and start imposing fines of up to $150K per day.
Updated NJDEP vs Wallace decision- Aug 22, 2019
Judge Berdote Byrne denied appeals made by Wallace and ordered him to comply with her previous decision on June 3, 2019. She cautioned that if he did not comply with the order, further actions could be taken by the court.
PAID Update July 8th 2019
Hello PAID supporters, friends and neighbors! It has been a busy time for all of us! Believe it or not, in a short 7 months, we have accomplished a lot together! From cold weather rallies at Silver Spruce to Senate hearings and fighting for new laws to stop illegal dumping, Continue Reading
Bill S1683 advances in Senate
The second reading was held on 6/17/19, with 100% approval for advancement to a vote in the full Senate. On 6/20/19 the Senate voted and passed the bill with a few amendments.