Our Land. Our Neighbors. Our Community

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The PennEast pipeline is an unnecessary infrastructure project that will only benefit the companies who own it, and whose costs will be borne by residents in the area. In response to the PennEast threat, we formed HALT PennEast. We are average citizens who have joined forces to stop this pipeline.

 

NEWS

Homeowner Update From Judge — January 17th 2019

We were informed that Judge Martinotti, entered two Orders yesterday impacting home owners on the proposed PennEast route:

  1. Extending Time to Appeal. A motion was filed to request an extension of time to appeal the December 14, 2018 Order. Homeowners are speaking with their attorneys and have until February 13, 2019 to decide if they want to appeal.
  1. Revised Order. Last week, homeowner attorneys filed objections to PennEast’s suggested Order. Yesterday, the Judge made a decision on the objections.
    1. Attorneys report that homeowners got most, not all, of what they requested. Cutting back the scope of the easement, restricting the permanent right of way and expressly addressing tree cutting were accomplished.
    1. The Judge rejected our request for more notice than 48 hours in advance of PennEast or their agents coming on our properties for survey. However, PennEast/Western land have been working with homeowner attorneys to see if they will agree to more advance notice of access and survey. At this point, PennEast/Western Land or their agents can come on homeowner properties on the route with 48 hours’ telephone notice.
    1. The Judge did say that PennEast and the property owners can seek redress from the US Marshalls. Homeowners should discuss with their attorney under what circumstances US Marshalls should be called.

Also, please note that some surveys and tests are more expansive and will take more than one day (in some cases, two or three days). Again, please consult your attorney for details on your property.

PennEast Discussions With Lawyers — January 16th 2019

Court Order Entered — January 11th 2019

Surveying — January 5th 2019

Keeping directly impacted homeowners informed — February 7th 2018

FERC May Have Rubber Stamped PennEast’s Application – But The Real Fight Has Just Begun! — January 19th 2018

Confirmed the nominations of FERC Commissioners McIntyre and Glick — November 3rd 2018

HALT & Homeowner’s Legal Actions — 2017

FERC Nominees Are Confirmed — August 3rd 2017

NJDEP Denies PennEast’s Request for a Permit Application Extension! — 2017

‘The Climate Change Apocalypse;’ Alix Bacon

This painting is a response to the threat of the proposed PennEast pipeline. It is a threat to our community, our environment, our agricultural and cultural resources as well as global climate.  I call it “The Climate Change Apocalypse.”  It depicts how the places we call home, such as the Rosemont Valley, our global home, including Manhattan, and the glaciers and seas will be impacted by climate change if we cannot stop the use of fossil fuels and the proliferative infrastructure it brings.


Our community is fighting to defend our “peaceable kingdom.”  This is why we are working together to stop PennEast and climate change before it is too late.

Alix Bacon.