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Q: Can we the people of NJ sue the government to stop the industrialization of our oceans?

The surveying of our oceans during pre-construction is killing our marine life, fishing industry, property values tourism hurting human health and will cause our electric bills to sky rocket. No one wants them. Our NJ Governor Phil Murphy gave the Danish company $1 billion of our tax payers money... View More

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answered on Sep 11, 2023

Certainly, concerned citizens have legal avenues to assert their rights and raise their grievances against government actions that they believe are harmful to the environment and the community. In the context of New Jersey and the actions of Governor Phil Murphy that you described, there are a... View More

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Q: I think I accidentally dumped blankets at a clothing-only donation bin (on camera). Am I screwed? (Bergen County, NJ)

I put some blankets in a donation bin and only saw a tucked away sign saying "no bulky items, ONLY clothing and shoes" as I drove away. I would've fished the blankets out of the bin but the style of the door was like a pull-out laundry chute, it wasn't an open bin. There was... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 8, 2024

Yes you could be prosecuted for dumping the blankets, but generally unless you dumped something like garbage, electronics, furniture or the like, I doudt you will see the police at your door. That being said if charged make sure you hire a lawyer.

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Q: Hello. I have an issue with my neighbor who is pushing me to remove healthy tall oak trees on my property.

Hello. I have an issue with my neighbor who is pushing me to remove healthy tall oak trees on my property. Neighbor is assuming that these trees are dangerous and can fall any time soon and present nuisance. I got verbal consultation from tree professional NJ licensed arborists. All of them... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 7, 2023

Have the licensed arborists you consulted put into writing that the trees are healthy and do not present a danger. If you are contacted by the attorney, send that written opinion from the licensed arborists to the attorney and say you have no intention of removing healthy tall oak trees from your... View More

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Q: Are these certain requirements that s town must fulfill before putting up a four way stop sign in New Jersey? L

This is a soon to be four way stop intersecting with a dead end. Traffic will soon back up to blocking my garage not to mention the pollution and noise that will be generated. They took down a tree and will greatly affect my quality of life. I don’t believe they conducted traffic studies... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on May 12, 2023

The steps necessary for matters involving street signage are governed by NJDOT. What can be done is determined by the street classification.

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Q: Can we have incinerating toilets and a grey water system instead of septic in Holland Township NJ. Thank you!

Recently purchased property in Holland Township New Jersey with a old, non working septic. We would like to replace it with a more environmentally friendly system because we are extremely close to a stream and have a high water table. We are hoping to put in new incinerating toilets and gray water... View More

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Jul 19, 2022

Call the municipal building inspector to discuss this issue.

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Q: Can an individual file suit against a company/organization if the govt is actively pursuing the individual or has taken

action against them in the past?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 28, 2018

It could depend on what the government is pursuing them for, and/or what the action against them in the past was for.

Tim Akpinar

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Q: Are all cases of polluted environments referred to the EPA or is there a smaller, state-level organization I should

reach out to first with my complaint?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 4, 2018

There is a state agency, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Tim Akpinar

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Q: Can I bring a class action suit against JCP&L?

I live in a residential zone in a small town along the Jersey Shore. For some reason, JCP&L operates a sub-station in my same residential zone. In addition to polluting the environment with EMFs, they are pervasive, constant noise polluters. They disregard the town's zoning and... View More

Gregory Andrews Cade
Gregory Andrews Cade
answered on Oct 29, 2017

Yes, initiating a class action lawsuit might be a good idea if there have been multiple complaints from residents which the company failed to promptly resolve. Depending on the extent of the problem, JCP&L may be held liable for corporate misconduct and/or environmental damage. However, before... View More

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Q: Who enforces NJSA 26:3D-55 ? local police, state police ?
Gregory Andrews Cade
Gregory Andrews Cade
answered on May 9, 2017

You can find information about enforcement against individuals and against a person having control of an indoor public place or workplace by accessing this link:

http://www.njgasp.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/nj_admin_code.pdf

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