Overview
- New scrutiny under the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act now applies because Roxbury began conforming to the regional master plan last year.
- The original DEP approval capped sewer service to the warehouse footprint and gallonage, so a residential detention conversion would require new permits and additional capacity.
- ICE and DHS have not filed any DEP applications for the project, and the DEP declined to comment on potential reviews.
- Gov. Mikie Sherrill pressed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for transparency and compliance, warning the state will use every available tool to protect Roxbury and safeguard detainee welfare.
- Residents, community leaders, and local Republican officials opposed to the site rallied on Saturday in Roxbury as Sen. Andy Kim and others amplified infrastructure and neighborhood concerns.