Galloway Township has a former sand and gravel mine that it would like to turn into a recreational park, something along the lines of what Egg Harbor Township did in
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COVID-19 safety concerns have led Maine officials to postpone bans on two forms of plastic packaging, both of which had been scheduled to take effect next month.
A statewide prohibition on polystyrene foam disposable food service containers was to take effect Jan. 1, and a similar restriction on single-use plastic carry-out bags would have begun Jan. 15. Both measures were enacted last year by the state Legislature.
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Single-use plastic grocery bags, like this one from Hannaford Supermarkets, were due to be outlawed in Maine next month.
But the state Department of Environmental Protection this week said it won’t enforce the bans until July 1, citing the effects of the pandemic.
Caldwell will sign an agreement by the end of this year, he noted.
The wastewater treatment plant owned by Caldwell serves six towns: Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Essex Fells, Roseland and parts of Fairfield. Revenues and fees paid by the towns cover the operating and capital costs of the utility.
The plant operator is Mott McDonald. Members of the Caldwell governing body also are members of the Sewer Board.
The plant is under strict oversight by the state Department of Environmental Protection after it exceeded capacity in 2018.
Kelley pointed out that it would take about four years to complete upgrades of the plant so decisions needed to be made soon. Meanwhile, developments planned in Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell and Roseland likely will be delayed, he said.
2020/12/24 17:43 The National Palace Museum is one of nine new air quality protection areas (Facebook, NPM photo) The National Palace Museum is one of nine new air quality protection areas (Facebook, NPM photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) The new year will see the introduction of an air quality protection plan for several major sites in Taipei, including the National Palace Museum and Taipei 101, reports said Thursday (Dec. 24). The scheme is part of a series of new measures to be introduced across the country Jan. 1. Though Taipei has focused mostly on the environment, CNA reported. The capital’s Department of Environmental Protection will only allow approved diesel vehicles and scooters that passed their required inspection to approach nine sites listed as special air quality protection zones, with fines to be introduced on Feb. 1.