Mon, 09/29/2008 - 1:00pm

What does this park and the debacle referred to as "Bennett's Crossing" have in common?
Remington and Vernick and Albrecht and Huen. No matter what excuses are made, 'not enough water, to much water, bad grading, bad sod', it always comes back to these two firms.

At least Cape May will hold them accountable. In Lower Township, Walt Craig and Bob Nolan have said that it is no one's fault.

Fri, 09/19/2008 - 7:26am

Please, these environmentalists need to weigh the options more carefully and realize that off shore drilling companies are held to high standards when it comes to safety, health and environmental protection legislation. Weather it is policed or not by the dep/epa is another question. I would like to know more concerning the data on spills in reference to drilling, # of accidents, amount released etc......the article only really discusses mercury. Also considering the options of continuing to depend on foreign oil, I will take the off shore drilling, even if this supply is only a 6 month yield............we need all we can get.

Fri, 09/19/2008 - 4:59am

Are these groups who don't want US offshore oil drilling going to stop China from tapping the oil off our coasts? I don't think so. Given that oil drilling off our coasts is inevitable by some country, I'd rather the US get the oil than China.

Thu, 09/18/2008 - 12:04pm

I am all for off shore drilling, especially south of Atlantic City. Its about time South Jersey got some of the benefits the rich in North Jersey get. Who cares about the tourists, let them go to Barnegat!

Thu, 09/18/2008 - 10:48am

It would also be nice to know what kind of vehicles they drove and whether or not they commuted.

Al Gore runs around yelling about being green and look at the energy he uses just to maintain he 8 thousand square foot home. Conversely, the Bush home is designed to be entirely green.

In other words are these talkers do the walk?

Thu, 09/18/2008 - 7:16am

It would be nice if they would state the sources fgor their info on crude oil exports from the USA. When they do not, I get suspicious.

John

Tue, 10/07/2008 - 7:53pm

i stumbled upon this article acidently via a link from google and it caught my eye and i finished reading it. Im from Toronto Canada and even i think that the "dam" is obserd and should be taken down. If its was built to stop flooding in the area then i understand because thats what they are built for, however seeing that it has done nothing to improve the area and flooding is not an issue then tear it down and re-establish the life of this community.

Tue, 09/16/2008 - 8:31pm

I have owned a home in Holly Lake for 6 years and it is a wonderful community. We looked at many of the places in Cape May County and Holly Lake was by far the best we saw. Many of our friends who visit, comment on how pretty and WELL TAKEN CARE OF the resort is (that is a big reason for the rising vaule of the homes , trailers, whatever). We go to the beach, pay for beach tags, and spend time on the boardwalks. We buy food and other items in the local stores and restaurants, and support "your" town in many ways including donations to the Fire Company and Emergency Squads. This isn't just about property value, it's about righting a wrong. It's also about recreation and quality of life. Dennisville doesn't just belong to the "local"s. Between March and November, it's my town too. After all, like it or not, we are all neighbors. Maybe, people living in glass houses shouldn't be throwing stones. Seems like we all have an axe to grind!

towns. We donate to your Fire Companies, Emergency Response teams every year. Call it what you want but WE spend time and money in your state so YOUR taxes are not going up and up... So I think you should watch who you are bashing.

Fri, 09/12/2008 - 11:08pm

Well I believe communities such as trailer parks, you cannot use as a full time residence(if I remember correctly)
Holly Lake, is a seasonal community. You should not be paying school tax. You technically cannot send children to school there if it is only a seasonal resort(you shouldn't be there from sept-may)

I love how they say its a "Condo association" They're TRAILER'S! The Holly Lake resort is a TRAILER PARK!

And gee, I'm looking online and 310 Holly Drive is a 2000 trailer, and lot for 152,500. Not to cheap for a trailer. I'm sorry, but saying its hurting property value? I dont believe it.

I'd like the road fixed in front of my home(its bumpy). Its making my property value go down. Does that mean the state has ANY responsibility to fix it? No...

Fri, 09/12/2008 - 9:21am

Because we pay taxes end get "0", nada, zilch, we can't even send our kids to school can YOU? The dam was there before the campgroud, now it's broken so fix it .You ***. And last time I checked you dont do anything to raise your property value either.

Thu, 09/11/2008 - 3:33pm

Its not the state's responsibility to ensure the lake depth is up to spec so your property values go up! Its not the states responsibility to ensure lake depth is satisfactory for you're recreational needs.

If YOU want it for YOUR use/benefit, then don't waste MY tax dollars for it.

My tax dollars WILL NOT be used to benefit raising someone elses' property value. The state does NOTHING to improve my property value, why on earth should they do anything to raise yours?

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 12:28pm

I can certainly understand Jersey natives frustration with trailer parks. There are hundreds from Brigantine to Wildwood most of which are singly owned and operated AND LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. However, we at Holly Lake have one of, if not the nicest mobile home communities in southern New Jersey. Our properties are singely owned and go for between 135,000.00 to 172,000.00. I assure you there is no trailer trash here. We are completely self maintained and ask for and get nothing for our tax dollars. Considering the amount of homes that are falling down and the lawns of junk that accompany the homes which is the scenic view along Rt 47 I would say you don't have much room to criticize. I would think you would all appreciated the fact that we not only pay taxes for no services but help OFFSET THE COST OF YOURS. Without us seasonal owners your state would be in worse shape than it allready is. It's time that you start to care a little about the people who spend thier money in your town and in your state and again PAY TAXES. I AM ASSESSED AT 100,600.00 A YEAR FOR A 50'X40' LOT. HOW DOES THAT EQUATE TO YOUR PROPERTY TAXES PER SQUARE FT. Our lake not only boarders our community but residents of your state that apparently literally no one gives a damn about.

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 9:42am

To all you people that posted before me let me educate you. Holly lake is not a trailer park, it is a campground (to which your local economy would be nothing without).and our taxes help pay for your lazy local residents on welfare that sit on their porch and drink cheap beer all day hoping to catch a crab so they can eat. And yes the dam does need repair but since your state keeps passing the buck(like it's permanent residents ) it looks like I am going to have to fix it myself. HLCA 9 month campground resident. Charles keep up the good work,

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 6:53am

There has been a lack of rainfall this summer. Many rivers are just trickles of water in many spots. I know this for a fact because I kayak them most of the year and lately have spent more time pulling over the sand than paddling due to lack of rain. Once it rains more the ponds will fill with water and the trailer park owners will have more water in thier pond. The frogs will return and once we get a cold snap, the bugs will subside. It is called life on the water. If the dam were not there, you would have a swamp of mud to look at out your windows. Have you seen the swamp on Rt 40 in Elmer where the state has been working on a dam-bridge for over 2 years? Becareful for what you wish for.

Tue, 09/09/2008 - 8:59pm

Hoo, boy! You have people looking to buy and they ask dumb questions (enough to make one weep)...Who mows the lake? A whole lotta brains in those there trailers, boys! Let those mosquitos carry them back!

Tue, 09/09/2008 - 2:51pm

Since when is a trailer park a "condo" - nothing but trailer park *** in all these places, this is the start to shut them all down!!!!!

Sat, 09/13/2008 - 9:37pm

That's great that it's everyone's responsibility to check your well but what about when it fails? What do you do then? I have a water conditioner but I KNOW mine would fail if I spent the four hundred bucks to have it tested. What do you do in that case? I know, they will probably throw you out of your house that you work your arse off to pay for and tell you sorry, it's for your safety. You know why? Because they won't spend the damn money to bring the municipal water to my neighborhood because the nazi DEP will not let them cut through wetlands etc... What a joke! Good idea. NEW JERSEY SUCKS.

Fri, 09/12/2008 - 11:45pm

Too bad it doesn't build up brain cells! ammune?

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 12:33pm

It builds up your ammune system. Drink it

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 9:42am

I would recommend visiting www.wellowner.org to learn more about water well maintenance and water quality. There's a ton of very practical information for people who want to be good stewards of their wells.

Wed, 09/10/2008 - 7:59am

How many confirmed cases of nitrate poisoning have been reported? Certainly, with 1400 wells reporting high nitrates, there are some cases of blue baby syndrome out there. I wonder if it's really a legitimate concern.

http://jeq.scijournals.org/cgi/content/full/33/3/1159

Tue, 09/09/2008 - 7:01pm

Yes, just contact the county health department if you feel your well is tainted. They have GIS maps that inventory locations of known contaminated sites. They should also have a record of the well: who installed it, the day it was installed, it's depth, whether or not it is cased, what aquifer it is in etc...That gives them an idea of whether or not it the geographic area is tainted. The rust color is a high concentration of iron and the fish or rotten egg odor is due to sulpher levels. The county may provide testing for free. If not there are numerous testing laboratories listed in the phone book that provide the service for a small fee. There are specific testing protocalls to be followed to insure the quality of the sample so it is best to follow directions or hire a professional to ensure that the results are certified.

Tue, 09/09/2008 - 2:55pm

I rent and my landlord only treated the well water once in the 4 years I have lived there. The water smells like dead fish and has a rust color to it. Is there any agency I can turn to for assistance? Thanks to anyone who cah tell me who to contact!