To fight rising wildfire danger, New Jersey turns to tree thinning in the Pinelands
Tree thinning will begin next spring.
Jeff Pillets
Jeff Pillets is a freelance journalist whose stories have been featured by ProPublica, New Jersey Spotlight News, WNYC-New York Public Radio and The Record. He was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2008 for stories on waste and abuse in New Jersey state government. Contact jeffpillets AT icloud.com.
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A closer look at PJM, the obscure energy giant driving up electricity costs in the Northeast
The CEO of PJM earned a base salary of $1.2 million last year, records show.
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New Jersey politicians silent on watchdog report detailing covert takeover of public insurance funds
The two main candidates running for governor ignored repeated calls and emails seeking comment on the issue last week.
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Watchdog report: Norcross-founded firm violated conflict laws, broke disclosure rules in covert takeover of public health insurance funds
A private company has effectively taken over health insurance funds that serve hundreds of NJ towns and school boards, the state comptroller says.
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State vs. Trenton: Water system on brink sparks clash over control, race, responsibility
NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette met with the Trenton City Council for two hours Monday night to discuss a study that would look at the feasibility of regionalizing the failing Trenton water utility.
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New Jersey NAACP president, legislators demand monitor for attorney general’s state corruption unit
The longtime leader of the New Jersey NAACP called Thursday for an independent monitor to preside over a key unit of the state Attorney General’s Office.
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In Lambertville, development and housing plans spur a backlash against mayor and recall talk
Lambertville residents fear a 200-unit project by K. Hovnanian Homes on a contaminated hill will unleash environmental havoc.
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State voided Trenton Water Works tests, levied $235K fine
Records released by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection…
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Top New Jersey environmental official warns of ‘substantial and imminent threat’ at Trenton Water Works
Shawn LaTourette compared the Trenton water crisis to Flint, Michigan and Jackson, Misissippi.
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Water pressure: Battle over Trenton utility reignites fears of privatization and loss of control
Some Trenton residents are pushing back against a state regionalization plan for the Trenton Water Works.
