A Trip Around the Sun to Recharge & Renew

Today, I start my 60th trip around the sun, and I’m planning on using the coming year for a ‘mini bucket-list check-down,’ and to escape much of the growing absurdity and insanity that is Internet and American politics.

Birthdays offer a time to reflect on the past year, and look ahead to the coming […]

Hurry! Time is running out to take Byram’s Sustainable Economic Development Plan survey

The survey closes October 12, so time is running out for residents, visitors, and neighbors of Byram Township to to voice their opinion on ‘what they want’ developed within the Route 206 business corridor of the Sussex County community.

Go to www.ByramSurvey.com

“A tremendous number of residents of all neighborhoods throughout the Township […]

Happy 9th Anniversary, NJ Highlands Act

To celebrate, the NJ Sierra Club has issued their annual report card on the Highlands, and it’s not looking too good. Here’s their press release:

For Immediate Release August 9, 2013 Contact Jeff Tittel, 609-656-7612

NJ Sierra Club Highlands Report Card F Grade Weakenings and Rollbacks Continue Under Gov. Christie and Current Council

This weekend […]

Wrongs done in the darkness of ignorance and unbelief

April 29, 2012 By Scott Olson

“The wrongs done to trees, wrongs of every sort, are done in the darkness of ignorance and unbelief, for when the light comes, the heart of the people is always right.” –John Muir

This past year has seemed hellish for many of us involved with the protection of the […]

Do you live in New Jersey and drink water?

If so, this video is something you should watch. Now. If you don’t live in New Jersey (or don’t drink water) watch it anyway.

From our friends at the New Jersey Highlands Coalition. I can’t say it enough: Everybody benefits from clean water!

May I call you “Sybil,” PSE&G?

Hello, Highlanders. Weekend rant time.

First and foremost – before I go off on a rant, I want to make sure that all of you read an OpEd by West Milford Mayor Bettina Bieri, “Why is West Milford enthusiastic about conforming to the Highlands Regional Master Plan?” I’d also like to ask you to forward […]