Published: October 30, 2007
Watertown Daily Times
CHAIR OF GOP CONSIDERS RESIGNING
CAPE VINCENT RACES: MASON SAYS ELECTION ATMOSPHERE IS TAXING
By KELLY VADNEY
TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAPE VINCENT -- The chairman of the town's Republican Committee is contemplating resignation.
Marty T. Mason, who is also a town councilman seeking re-election, said the atmosphere surrounding political races this year is enough to push him from his post.
"I'm frustrated with the whole election," he said. "I'm counting the minutes down."
Wind farm development has been the major issue in the races for supervisor and Town Council.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
WIND POWER DRIVING ISSUE IN CAPE VINCENT
Wind Power Driving Issue in Cape Race
Conflicts Alleged: Two Town Council Candidates Have Contract
Wind Farm Turbine Developer
October 28,2007
by Kelly Vadney
Times staff writer
Cape Vincent – – it's not just wind power, but charges of
conflicts of interest regarding wind farm development, that are fueling a four
– way race for two open Town Council seats.
Incumbents Marty T. Mason, a Republican and Donald J Mason,
a Democrat, who are not related, are seeking re-– election. They are being
challenged by Republican Gregory L. Hopple. Former town Councilman Clifford P
Schneider, an independent, is running as a right – in.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
VOTERS FOR WIND BACKS PROJECT IN CAPE VINCENT
Watertown Daily Times (NY)
October 14, 2007
VOTERS FOR WIND BACKS PROJECT IN CAPE VINCENT
Author: KELLY VADNEY
TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edition: Both
Section: Jefferson
Page: B5
Dateline: CHAUMONT
Article Text:
A new citizens group that supports wind power made its public debut Saturday at an open house for the Cape Vincent Wind Farm.
Voters for Wind has been meeting quietly in Three Mile Bay since June, according to Chairwoman Beth A. White. There are about 20 people in the group, she said.
"We thought this open house was a perfect forum for us to start promoting our group," Mrs. White said.
The group's mission is to promote the Cape Vincent Wind Farm. While Voters for Wind is concerned only with the proposal put forward by BP Alternative Energy, it may one day expand its mission statement to include supporting other wind farms, Mrs. White said.
There are three wind farm proposals in Jefferson County. The St. Lawrence Wind Farm and Cape Vincent Wind Farm are both in Cape Vincent. Horse Creek Wind Farm would cross town lines between Clayton and Orleans.
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October 14, 2007
VOTERS FOR WIND BACKS PROJECT IN CAPE VINCENT
Author: KELLY VADNEY
TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edition: Both
Section: Jefferson
Page: B5
Dateline: CHAUMONT
Article Text:
A new citizens group that supports wind power made its public debut Saturday at an open house for the Cape Vincent Wind Farm.
Voters for Wind has been meeting quietly in Three Mile Bay since June, according to Chairwoman Beth A. White. There are about 20 people in the group, she said.
"We thought this open house was a perfect forum for us to start promoting our group," Mrs. White said.
The group's mission is to promote the Cape Vincent Wind Farm. While Voters for Wind is concerned only with the proposal put forward by BP Alternative Energy, it may one day expand its mission statement to include supporting other wind farms, Mrs. White said.
There are three wind farm proposals in Jefferson County. The St. Lawrence Wind Farm and Cape Vincent Wind Farm are both in Cape Vincent. Horse Creek Wind Farm would cross town lines between Clayton and Orleans.
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Protesters turn out at Cape Vincent wind farm open house
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By Kelly Vadney
Watertown Daily Times
14 October 2007
The Cape Vincent Wind Farm’s open house Saturday was as much a forum for protest as it was a pursuit of information.
Dozens of residents attended the open house put on by BP Alternative Energy, the company that has proposed the wind farm. Many attendees used the event not only to glean information, but to express their opinions about wind power.
Inside the Chaumont fire hall, Voters for Wind, a citizens group that promotes the Cape Vincent Wind Farm, held a bake sale and handed out pro-wind-farm signs and refrigerator magnets.
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By Kelly Vadney
Watertown Daily Times
14 October 2007
The Cape Vincent Wind Farm’s open house Saturday was as much a forum for protest as it was a pursuit of information.
Dozens of residents attended the open house put on by BP Alternative Energy, the company that has proposed the wind farm. Many attendees used the event not only to glean information, but to express their opinions about wind power.
Inside the Chaumont fire hall, Voters for Wind, a citizens group that promotes the Cape Vincent Wind Farm, held a bake sale and handed out pro-wind-farm signs and refrigerator magnets.
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War over Wind Heats up in Lyme
wwnytv.net
14 October 2007
It’s a war over wind turbines and it’s being waged among neighbors.
The debate has been heated in Cape Vincent over a proposed wind farm, and now it is heating up in the Town of Lyme.
British Petroleum presented plans Saturday for the wind farm that would stretch across both towns.
Meanwhile, outside some Town of Lyme resident took the opportunity to shout their opposition.
The protesters not only knocked the wind farm proposal, but they also called out neighbors who support bringing wind power into the neighborhood.
British Petroleum wants to put up 140 wind turbines in the area.
While protesters say they will stand up to anyone who supports the idea, property owners who look forward to the wind power wind fall say they won’t stand down.
The plans for the wind farm are still in the early stages according to British Petroleum. The plans specifically for the Town of Lyme won’t be completed until December.
Zoning still has to be approved as well and construction wouldn’t begin until 2009.
14 October 2007
It’s a war over wind turbines and it’s being waged among neighbors.
The debate has been heated in Cape Vincent over a proposed wind farm, and now it is heating up in the Town of Lyme.
British Petroleum presented plans Saturday for the wind farm that would stretch across both towns.
Meanwhile, outside some Town of Lyme resident took the opportunity to shout their opposition.
The protesters not only knocked the wind farm proposal, but they also called out neighbors who support bringing wind power into the neighborhood.
British Petroleum wants to put up 140 wind turbines in the area.
While protesters say they will stand up to anyone who supports the idea, property owners who look forward to the wind power wind fall say they won’t stand down.
The plans for the wind farm are still in the early stages according to British Petroleum. The plans specifically for the Town of Lyme won’t be completed until December.
Zoning still has to be approved as well and construction wouldn’t begin until 2009.
Friday, October 12, 2007
CAPE VINCENT DEBATES WIND TURBINE ZONING
Published: October 12, 2007
CAPE VINCENT DEBATES WIND TURBINE ZONING
RENEWED EFFORT: TOWN COUNCIL SAYS IT HOPES TO DRAFT NEW REGULATION PLAN BY EARLY NEXT YEAR
By KELLY VADNEY
TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAPE VINCENT -- The Town Council has agreed to renew its efforts to adopt zoning regulations for wind turbines, but exactly how they would be enacted is a source of bitter debate.
Both Wind Power Ethics Group Chairman Urban C. Hirschey and former Town Councilman Clifford P. Schneider urged the council Wednesday to adopt zoning for turbines.
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