Photo: eroding riverbank in front at end of Clark street, across the Third River from the Fefferman project.





Friday, Feb. 23

First hearing: 2:00

Second hearing: 3:30



A public hearing has been scheduled at the above date

and times in Trenton so residents and advocates can

tell the NJDEP about concerns over the stream encroachment permit applications

submitted by Desimone and Fefferman for their projects targeted for the Third

River floodplain at Liongate.



There are 2 hearings because there are 2 projects, so those who attend the

hearings will have to repeat themselves at the second hearing.



If you have directly been affected by flooding, we

suggest bringing photos, insurance claims, anything to

document your experience. We also recommend you tell

the NJDEP to redraw the 22-year old floodmaps before

they make decisions affecting your welfare based on

these outdated documents.



We have arranged to have a van take 18 people to

Trenton on the 23rd. If the van gets filled, perhaps

we can get another van, or arrange car pooling.



Anyone who is interested in going down in the van, or

who wants to go on their own, let us know.



Perhaps, if you would like to go but unable to, send a

letter to Neelofar Qureshi, Senior Environmental

Engineer, Bureau of Inland Regulation, P.O. box 439,

Trenton, NJ 08625-0439 advising him of this.



The hearing will be held on the second floor of 501 E.

State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625.

 

The next blog posting has the mailing address to send a

comment for the Fefferman Stream Encroachment permit pending at the NJDEP. We will let you know what the address is to send comments for the Desimone

project's stream encroachment permit application.



Any questions, concerns, or if you want to attend the hearing, e-mail

thirdriverbank AT yahoo.com.