Dante Di Pirro, Esq.
Animal law attorney Dante DiPirro urges Ocean County Prosecutor to investigate and prosecute torture and killing of raccoon in Lacey Twp. NJ
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Come hear Mr. Sustainable, Dante DiPirro, speak on Living Sustainably in the Sourlands, Tuesday, 9/18/2018 in Hopewell NJ.
Animal Attorney Dante DiPirro calls on Hamilton Township to cease and desist killing owner-surrendered animals in violation of the 7-day hold law
On July 20, 2018, on 
behalf of residents, Animal Attorney Dante DiPirro wrote to the Mayor, Council Members, Shelter Director and Shelter Veterinarian concerning the unlawful killing of animals in the Hamilton Township animal shelter in Mercer County New Jersey.
State law mandates with regard to an owner-surrendered animal that the shelter “shall offer the animal for adoption for at least seven days before euthanizing it.” N.J.S.A. 4: 19-15.16(e) (emphasis added). That provision exists to allow the animals an opportunity to be adopted before they are killed.
However, statements made at the council meeting this week by Shelter representatives show that they are aware of the law, refuse to follow the express and unambiguous language of the statute, and fail to comply with their non-discretionary, mandatory duty to offer each such animal for adoption for at least seven days.
DiPirro called on the township to immediately cease and desist the violations of law or face a law suit asking a Court to order the township and shelter to comply with the law.
Previously, DiPirro handled law suits in Monmouth and Gloucester Counties which ended the unlawful killing of animals in those counties.
Click link below to view the letter to Hamilton Township officials:
20180720 Lt DiPirro to Hamilton Twp 7 day hold law violations SENT
PennEast Update: Denial of challenge to FERC’s use of tolling orders does not stop on-going challeng e to Penn East Pipeline project
Update on challenge to PennEast Pipeline: In a separate case, Delaware Riverkeeper Network v FERC, USCA Case # 17-5084, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a facial challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s process in issuing tolling orders. While unfortunate for citizens — because FERC’s use of tolling orders limits important access to the courts — the ruling does not stop the on-going challenge to the proposed PennEast pipeline project.
Trump’s denial of climate science is hurting farmers and threatening America’s oldest farmland
Flooding And Rising Seas Threaten America’s Oldest Farmland – https://www.npr.org/616151979
Trump trying to prop up coal and nuclear instead of promoting clean energy industry and jobs
March 19, 2018 HALT sues Penn East for due process violation over “tolling order”
The PennEast Pipeline Company, LLC (PennEast) is using FERC’s conditional certificate to file lawsuits against landowners who refuse to sign easement agreements. Over the past six weeks, PennEast has filed more than 180 complaints against them in three federal district courts. FERC’s Tolling Order helps PennEast because it allows the eminent domain cases to move forward while blocking judicial review of the validity of its orders. HALT maintains that FERC’s Tolling Order violates homeowners’ due process rights because it denies them a judicial hearing on the validity of FERC’s certificate before their land is taken. this certainly seems like a violation of due process. hopefully the courts will step in and restore justice.
One reason #MrSustainable has been #OffTheGrid since 2005– no power outages! #GoSolar! Go #RenewableEnergy!
From The Record: When will power outage be restored after nor’easter? Some not until Wednesday https://njersy.co/2I2qGv9
NJ Conservation Foundation and Stony Brook Millstone Wastershed Assn. seek rehearing of FERC decision to issue certificate to #PennEastPipeline. http://www.easternenvironmental.org/767-2/
Landowners brace as #PennEastPipeline tries to take their land. https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2018/02/19/landowners-brace-for-eminent-domain-loss-in-penneast-pipeline-cases/
Tell the EPA to stop bee-killing pesticides from harming pollinators and risking our food supply.
On 3Feb2018 NJDEP denied PennEast’s wetlands permit application, although the pipeline company could file a new application. So far, one federal permit has been issued (certificate of public convenience and necessity), but the pipeline cannot be built without state approval’s including a NJDEP wetlands permit and 401 certification under the Clean Water Act.
Supporters are reviving a new nuclear bailout in NJ. Costly for residents and bad for clean energy / the environment!
There’s a new nuclear bailout bill.
State lawmakers Thursday announced they’ve re-written a controversial proposal that could hike New Jerseyans’ energy bills to bail out the state’s nuclear power plants — though it’s now unclear how much rates may rise. State Senate President S…
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Plastic Pollution Is Killing Coral Reefs, 4-Year Study Finds
Plastic Pollution Is Killing Coral Reefs, 4-Year Study Finds
by Christopher Joyce
NPR – January 25, 2018
Millions of tons of plastic waste end up in the ocean every year. And the trash stays there: Whether it’s grocery bags or water bottles or kids’ toys, plastic is practically indestructible….