TC member Vic DeLuca said the utility would enable the town to help prevent flooding, fix/add infrastructure, and incentivize residents to reduce impervious surfaces. Some public commenters questioned whether a new utility was the most effective way to deal with challenges.
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ElectionGovernmentSouth Orange
South Orange Mayor Talks Strategy & Advocacy Regarding Trump’s 2nd Term
Mayor Sheena Collum said leaders needed to monitor and respond to actions taken on SALT deductions, the Gateway Tunnel project, low-income housing tax credits, mass deportations and more.
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“We don’t want to impose more fees on our residents, but the world is changing. Climate change is happening, infrastructure is aging, and we need to be able to keep our residents safe.” — TC member Deborah Engel
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GovernmentMaplewood
Maplewood Moves Forward With Hybrid Solution for Dangerous Storm Drainage on Maple Terrace
“Storm water management is a major challenge and a growing one with climate change,” said Committeeperson Vic De Luca. Next, the township will look at the East Branch of the Rahway, Lightning Brook, Crooked Brook, and others.
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GovernmentSouth Orange
Seton Hall Town Hall on Stormwater Study Muddies the Waters for Planning Board Hearing
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MaplewoodOpinionSouth Orange
OPINION: Why I Got Arrested for Climate Action. Will It Make a Difference?
Scientists are screaming, and so are the headlines. Current global commitments are not enough…
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
With Second Climate Strike, Columbia HS Students Hope to Increase Impact
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