By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2008
LAFARGEVILLLE — The town of Orleans plans to create a Citizens Wind Committee in January, but with fewer members than anticipated.
Town Supervisor Donna J. Chatterton said the committee will start with five members. The town was initially looking for up to nine residents to serve on the proposed wind committee that would help the Town Council make informed decisions regarding wind development.
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Put residents first when drafting wind law - letter
Watertown Daily Times | Put residents first when drafting wind law
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2008
Both developers of wind farms in the town of Cape Vincent have asked for a quick conclusion to the wind law committee's work. Well, what a surprise. The developers thought that the town had been bought and paid for and now that the town fathers are giving the appearance of concern toward the citizens they serve, the developers are becoming impatient.
The article in the Dec. 21 Sunday Times said that representatives from Acciona talked to Supervisor Thomas Rienbeck the day after the last wind law committee meeting expressing concern about time frames.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2008
Both developers of wind farms in the town of Cape Vincent have asked for a quick conclusion to the wind law committee's work. Well, what a surprise. The developers thought that the town had been bought and paid for and now that the town fathers are giving the appearance of concern toward the citizens they serve, the developers are becoming impatient.
The article in the Dec. 21 Sunday Times said that representatives from Acciona talked to Supervisor Thomas Rienbeck the day after the last wind law committee meeting expressing concern about time frames.
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Friday, December 26, 2008
22 wind turbines complete in project
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008
WOLFE ISLAND — Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. has erected 22 wind turbines at the 86-turbine Wolfe Island Wind Farm so far and the completion of the project is only three months away.
Lindsey Moen, communications coordinator of Canadian Hydro Developers Inc., said the construction work for the $450-million, 197.8-megawatt wind farm project has slowed through the holidays, but major activities will resume after Jan. 5.
The wind farm is scheduled to be completed by March 31, Ms. Moen said.
Wolfe Island 22 wind turbines complete in project
22 wind turbines complete in project
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008
WOLFE ISLAND — Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. has erected 22 wind turbines at the 86-turbine Wolfe Island Wind Farm so far and the completion of the project is only three months away.
Lindsey Moen, communications coordinator of Canadian Hydro Developers Inc., said the construction work for the $450-million, 197.8-megawatt wind farm project has slowed through the holidays, but major activities will resume after Jan. 5.
The wind farm is scheduled to be completed by March 31, Ms. Moen said.
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By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008
WOLFE ISLAND — Canadian Hydro Developers Inc. has erected 22 wind turbines at the 86-turbine Wolfe Island Wind Farm so far and the completion of the project is only three months away.
Lindsey Moen, communications coordinator of Canadian Hydro Developers Inc., said the construction work for the $450-million, 197.8-megawatt wind farm project has slowed through the holidays, but major activities will resume after Jan. 5.
The wind farm is scheduled to be completed by March 31, Ms. Moen said.
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Open wind committee meetings to public ~ Letter
Open wind committee meetings to public
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008
As someone who's attended most of Clayton's town board meetings for a couple of years, I'd like to comment on public participation rules and the wind committee.
I agree there's need for a public meeting format that facilitates normal town business, while giving the public opportunities to speak on agenda items and/or anything else. After reading the written rules and some conversations, I see nothing that prohibits me from speaking to the board on any issue, alleviating my initial reservations. The time limits are short but seem flexible. Thus, the rules appear fair enough, and the format might benefit public participation.
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Open wind committee meetings to public
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2008
As someone who's attended most of Clayton's town board meetings for a couple of years, I'd like to comment on public participation rules and the wind committee.
I agree there's need for a public meeting format that facilitates normal town business, while giving the public opportunities to speak on agenda items and/or anything else. After reading the written rules and some conversations, I see nothing that prohibits me from speaking to the board on any issue, alleviating my initial reservations. The time limits are short but seem flexible. Thus, the rules appear fair enough, and the format might benefit public participation.
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Open wind committee meetings to public
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Developers Push For Wind Farm Rules
CAPE VINCENT ZONING:
Acciona, BP call for quick decision on siting law so they can get to work on plans
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2008
CAPE VINCENT — Both developers of wind farms in the town have asked for a quick conclusion to the wind law committee's work.
After the committee met Thursday afternoon, representatives from Acciona talked to Supervisor Thomas K. Rienbeck. He said Friday that they expressed concern about the time frame remaining on the development of a zoning law that will govern turbine siting.
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Acciona, BP call for quick decision on siting law so they can get to work on plans
Acciona, BP call for quick decision on siting law so they can get to work on plans
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2008
CAPE VINCENT — Both developers of wind farms in the town have asked for a quick conclusion to the wind law committee's work.
After the committee met Thursday afternoon, representatives from Acciona talked to Supervisor Thomas K. Rienbeck. He said Friday that they expressed concern about the time frame remaining on the development of a zoning law that will govern turbine siting.
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wind panel to meet secretly
Wind panel to meet secretly
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008
CLAYTON — The newly formed Wind Law Review Committee will meet in secret for several months before it makes recommendations to the Town Council regarding wind turbine noise and setbacks.
The 10-member committee plans to hold its first meeting in January. The group will gather community input and also discuss potential health risks related to wind farms.
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Wind panel to meet secretly
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008
CLAYTON — The newly formed Wind Law Review Committee will meet in secret for several months before it makes recommendations to the Town Council regarding wind turbine noise and setbacks.
The 10-member committee plans to hold its first meeting in January. The group will gather community input and also discuss potential health risks related to wind farms.
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Friday, December 5, 2008
JCIDA asked to hurry uniform wind PILOTs
JCIDA asked to hurry uniform wind PILOTs
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008
A local wind power developer asked for speed from the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency on creating a uniform tax-exempt policy.
"The need for a uniform policy is great," said BP Alternative Energy representative John S. Harris, attorney with McKenna Long and Aldridge, Albany. "It certainly allows BP to make a business decision to move forward. We are willing to engage in dialogue on what makes sense."
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JCIDA asked to hurry uniform wind PILOTs
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008
A local wind power developer asked for speed from the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency on creating a uniform tax-exempt policy.
"The need for a uniform policy is great," said BP Alternative Energy representative John S. Harris, attorney with McKenna Long and Aldridge, Albany. "It certainly allows BP to make a business decision to move forward. We are willing to engage in dialogue on what makes sense."
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JCIDA asked to hurry uniform wind PILOTs
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Cape meeting to discuss municipal wind farms
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008
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CAPE VINCENT — A group of landowners interested in publicly owned wind farms is hosting an informational meeting on municipal wind projects.
The forum will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Cape Vincent Recreation Park, 602 S. James St.
"It will give us another perspective," said Hester M. Chase.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008
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CAPE VINCENT — A group of landowners interested in publicly owned wind farms is hosting an informational meeting on municipal wind projects.
The forum will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Cape Vincent Recreation Park, 602 S. James St.
"It will give us another perspective," said Hester M. Chase.
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