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[grammykins]

New Jersey

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My husband and I own an island on a cedar lake that has been drained by the DEP. We have a cabin on this island that we use all summer for vacations and swimming. The dams are in need of repair. The lake is owned by Nature Conservancy and the road is owned by the county. The problem is now being decided by a court of law to determine responsibility. 2 years have passed since they drained the lake and all of the white cedars on our island , which make up most of the canopy, have died along with numerous other trees. We also have no way of accessing our property since the only way to get there is by boat. We cannot get over there to maintain the cabin or retrieve our belongings in the cabin. We have exhausted all avenues to have our plea heard and am wondering if anyone might have some suggestions to help us.

 

[HomeGuru]

New Jersey

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My husband and I own an island on a cedar lake that has been drained by the DEP. We have a cabin on this island that we use all summer for vacations and swimming. The dams are in need of repair. The lake is owned by Nature Conservancy and the road is owned by the county. The problem is now being decided by a court of law to determine responsibility. 2 years have passed since they drained the lake and all of the white cedars on our island , which make up most of the canopy, have died along with numerous other trees. We also have no way of accessing our property since the only way to get there is by boat. We cannot get over there to maintain the cabin or retrieve our belongings in the cabin. We have exhausted all avenues to have our plea heard and am wondering if anyone might have some suggestions to help us.

**A: and what has your attorney done thus far?

 

[grammykins]

I cannot afford a lawyer.

 

[rowz]

this is in Ocean County?
to whom do you pay real estate taxes?

what "avenues" have you exhausted?
what does the Nature Conservancy say?

From whom did you buy the land?

Are you "a Piney"?

 

[HomeGuru]

I cannot afford a lawyer.

**A: you can afford to own an island but not hire an attorney?

 

[rowz]

possibly an indigenous person from the "Pinelands" of NJ that is commonly known as "a Piney".

Think a cold weather Appalachia.

 

[grammykins]

Sorry...I am new to this type of forum...I thought this site would be helpful. Instead of intelligent responses, I am met with people who have nothing better to do than make themselves feel good by putting others down. I will take my plight elsewhere. By the way, I am not located in the Pinelands...but I am sure the people who live there are glad they don't have you for a neighbor.

 

[HomeGuru]

Sorry...I am new to this type of forum...I thought this site would be helpful. Instead of intelligent responses, I am met with people who have nothing better to do than make themselves feel good by putting others down. I will take my plight elsewhere. By the way, I am not located in the Pinelands...but I am sure the people who live there are glad they don't have you for a neighbor.

**A: ok then, enjoy the island.