Nothing is happening on Galloo wind farm
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011
Almost one year ago, the Jefferson County legislators passed Resolutions 46, 47 and 48 by a narrow margin of 8 to 7. These resolutions were well debated and according to Upstate NY Power, all that stood between them and the project starting spring 2011. The firm is developing the Galloo Island Wind Farm.
Since that time, we have learned that no one is willing to purchase their power, they have no definitive transmission line routes and have not created one of the promised local jobs. In fact, regarding the transmission line, Upstate NY Power continues to challenge one of the covenants the legislators requested, namely underwater transmission routing.
The payment-in-lieu-of-taxes debate was always a rush, always the vote holding up Upstate's progress, and yet one year later, nothing is happening. We sit by and watch cautiously, awaiting the next PILOT discussion, so we can debate this topic yet again — but this time with much better knowledge, and highly likely that the outcome will be a crushing defeat for renewal of a PILOT resolution.
Various towns have done research and developed standards for zoning, land planning and use, and property value guarantees all relative to wind generation along our pristine shorelines of the Golden Crescent and 1000 Islands region. Regionally we have actual data on wildlife-killing rates, as well as health issues associated with commercial wind power generation located in close proximity to humanity.
Our coalition hopes the public is not fooled again by the green-energy label and look at these projects for what they really are.
Robert E. Aliasso, Jr.
Henderson
The writer is co-chair for The Coalition for the Preservation of the Golden Crescent and 1000 Islands Region.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Decommissioning steps for wind farms OK'd
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By MATT MCALLISTER
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011
HAMMOND — As expected, the Hammond Wind Committee on Monday approved a series of recommendations that will go to the Town Council regarding the decommissioning of wind farms.
The committee voted 6-1, with Michele W. McQueer opposed, to recommend that:
By MATT MCALLISTER
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 2011
HAMMOND — As expected, the Hammond Wind Committee on Monday approved a series of recommendations that will go to the Town Council regarding the decommissioning of wind farms.
The committee voted 6-1, with Michele W. McQueer opposed, to recommend that:
Friday, January 28, 2011
Watertown Daily Times | Judge: Cape Vincent board acted properly
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Judge: Cape Vincent board acted properly
Gilbert says town complied with environmental review for wind farm
By BRIAN KELLY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011
state Supreme Court judge has ruled that the town of Cape Vincent Planning Board “fully complied” with requirements of an environmental review for the 51-turbine St. Lawrence Wind farm project and has dismissed a legal action opposing its acceptance.
Wind Power Ethics Group filed a petition in October asking that a judge rule that the board violated the state Environmental Quality Review Act and conflict-of-interest laws by approving a final environmental impact statement for the project in September.
Judge: Cape Vincent board acted properly
Gilbert says town complied with environmental review for wind farm
By BRIAN KELLY
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2011
state Supreme Court judge has ruled that the town of Cape Vincent Planning Board “fully complied” with requirements of an environmental review for the 51-turbine St. Lawrence Wind farm project and has dismissed a legal action opposing its acceptance.
Wind Power Ethics Group filed a petition in October asking that a judge rule that the board violated the state Environmental Quality Review Act and conflict-of-interest laws by approving a final environmental impact statement for the project in September.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Cape residents debate impact of wind farm on local school
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PANEL YET TO MEET: Opinions differ on whether it would hurt, help
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — The recently formed Cape Vincent Elementary advisory committee has yet to hold its first public meeting, but the debate on whether industrial wind development in the town would help keep the community school open already has begun.
"We need to keep our school open and I think we would benefit from wind development and the payments we'll be negotiating for," said Harold L. Wiley, 82, a lifelong resident of Cape Vincent.
PANEL YET TO MEET: Opinions differ on whether it would hurt, help
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — The recently formed Cape Vincent Elementary advisory committee has yet to hold its first public meeting, but the debate on whether industrial wind development in the town would help keep the community school open already has begun.
"We need to keep our school open and I think we would benefit from wind development and the payments we'll be negotiating for," said Harold L. Wiley, 82, a lifelong resident of Cape Vincent.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Accusations against Hirschey just a ruse ~ Letter
Accusations against Hirschey just a ruse
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
What in the world is going on in Cape Vincent? Three town board members stated publicly at a board meeting the attorney general's Wind Ethics Policy was a waste of time. One member went so far as to state it doesn't apply to "this town."
These same board members, bolstered by their own interpretations on conflict-of- interest laws, have now determined Supervisor Urban Hirschey's release of documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Law illegal. They, Voters for Wind and a defeated town supervisor have demanded his removal from office and want the same attorney general's office they determined had no jurisdiction over "this town" to investigate.
Facts have been excluded from their motivations. Included in the developers' wind contract is a clause that extracts a promise to assist and fully cooperate in the permitting process and obtaining approvals for any environmental impact reviews. Signers legally contract their loyalty to Acciona; they include board members Don and Marty Mason.
Accusations by the developer and his oligarchy that documents released were personal and confidential are no more than a ruse concocted to deflect attention from what these legally released documents proved. The release angered the developer and proved the manipulation and collusion used to hide pertinent sound information from the public. The accusations ensured contractual promises to Acciona were kept.
Supervisor Hirschey ran on a promise to provide open and transparent government. He has a long, honorable history serving the north country in countless volunteer positions. Recognizing unethical procedures used to push through wind development by the oligarchy, citizens organized Wind Power Ethics Group. Urban was not a founding member but recognized the need for organization, a platform and an LLC structure to pursue their ethical agenda.
Since infancy, WPEG was not anti-wind; it was and is purely pro-ethics. It is a volunteer organization. No one is paid or promised monetary reward for involvement. Supervisor Hirschey resigned from WPEG, choosing to serve Cape Vincent as an elected official. He believed it was the ethical thing to do.
His accusers say past membership in WPEG is a conflict. These same officials refused to have or pay for an audit. Supervisor Hirschey did one anyway. This audit uncovered more hidden secrets including payments made through the town by wind developers. His oversight in financial planning uncovered some irregularities, which are now under investigation and so far have resulted in the resignation of the town clerk.
The accusations against Urban Hirschey are just another attempt by the unethical to thwart transparency and subvert our ethics laws from the wind development process.
John Byrne
Cape Vincent
The writer is president of Wind Power Ethics Group.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
What in the world is going on in Cape Vincent? Three town board members stated publicly at a board meeting the attorney general's Wind Ethics Policy was a waste of time. One member went so far as to state it doesn't apply to "this town."
These same board members, bolstered by their own interpretations on conflict-of- interest laws, have now determined Supervisor Urban Hirschey's release of documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Law illegal. They, Voters for Wind and a defeated town supervisor have demanded his removal from office and want the same attorney general's office they determined had no jurisdiction over "this town" to investigate.
Facts have been excluded from their motivations. Included in the developers' wind contract is a clause that extracts a promise to assist and fully cooperate in the permitting process and obtaining approvals for any environmental impact reviews. Signers legally contract their loyalty to Acciona; they include board members Don and Marty Mason.
Accusations by the developer and his oligarchy that documents released were personal and confidential are no more than a ruse concocted to deflect attention from what these legally released documents proved. The release angered the developer and proved the manipulation and collusion used to hide pertinent sound information from the public. The accusations ensured contractual promises to Acciona were kept.
Supervisor Hirschey ran on a promise to provide open and transparent government. He has a long, honorable history serving the north country in countless volunteer positions. Recognizing unethical procedures used to push through wind development by the oligarchy, citizens organized Wind Power Ethics Group. Urban was not a founding member but recognized the need for organization, a platform and an LLC structure to pursue their ethical agenda.
Since infancy, WPEG was not anti-wind; it was and is purely pro-ethics. It is a volunteer organization. No one is paid or promised monetary reward for involvement. Supervisor Hirschey resigned from WPEG, choosing to serve Cape Vincent as an elected official. He believed it was the ethical thing to do.
His accusers say past membership in WPEG is a conflict. These same officials refused to have or pay for an audit. Supervisor Hirschey did one anyway. This audit uncovered more hidden secrets including payments made through the town by wind developers. His oversight in financial planning uncovered some irregularities, which are now under investigation and so far have resulted in the resignation of the town clerk.
The accusations against Urban Hirschey are just another attempt by the unethical to thwart transparency and subvert our ethics laws from the wind development process.
John Byrne
Cape Vincent
The writer is president of Wind Power Ethics Group.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2011
What in the world is going on in Cape Vincent? Three town board members stated publicly at a board meeting the attorney general's Wind Ethics Policy was a waste of time. One member went so far as to state it doesn't apply to "this town."
These same board members, bolstered by their own interpretations on conflict-of- interest laws, have now determined Supervisor Urban Hirschey's release of documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Law illegal. They, Voters for Wind and a defeated town supervisor have demanded his removal from office and want the same attorney general's office they determined had no jurisdiction over "this town" to investigate.
Facts have been excluded from their motivations. Included in the developers' wind contract is a clause that extracts a promise to assist and fully cooperate in the permitting process and obtaining approvals for any environmental impact reviews. Signers legally contract their loyalty to Acciona; they include board members Don and Marty Mason.
Accusations by the developer and his oligarchy that documents released were personal and confidential are no more than a ruse concocted to deflect attention from what these legally released documents proved. The release angered the developer and proved the manipulation and collusion used to hide pertinent sound information from the public. The accusations ensured contractual promises to Acciona were kept.
Supervisor Hirschey ran on a promise to provide open and transparent government. He has a long, honorable history serving the north country in countless volunteer positions. Recognizing unethical procedures used to push through wind development by the oligarchy, citizens organized Wind Power Ethics Group. Urban was not a founding member but recognized the need for organization, a platform and an LLC structure to pursue their ethical agenda.
Since infancy, WPEG was not anti-wind; it was and is purely pro-ethics. It is a volunteer organization. No one is paid or promised monetary reward for involvement. Supervisor Hirschey resigned from WPEG, choosing to serve Cape Vincent as an elected official. He believed it was the ethical thing to do.
His accusers say past membership in WPEG is a conflict. These same officials refused to have or pay for an audit. Supervisor Hirschey did one anyway. This audit uncovered more hidden secrets including payments made through the town by wind developers. His oversight in financial planning uncovered some irregularities, which are now under investigation and so far have resulted in the resignation of the town clerk.
The accusations against Urban Hirschey are just another attempt by the unethical to thwart transparency and subvert our ethics laws from the wind development process.
John Byrne
Cape Vincent
The writer is president of Wind Power Ethics Group.
What in the world is going on in Cape Vincent? Three town board members stated publicly at a board meeting the attorney general's Wind Ethics Policy was a waste of time. One member went so far as to state it doesn't apply to "this town."
These same board members, bolstered by their own interpretations on conflict-of- interest laws, have now determined Supervisor Urban Hirschey's release of documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Law illegal. They, Voters for Wind and a defeated town supervisor have demanded his removal from office and want the same attorney general's office they determined had no jurisdiction over "this town" to investigate.
Facts have been excluded from their motivations. Included in the developers' wind contract is a clause that extracts a promise to assist and fully cooperate in the permitting process and obtaining approvals for any environmental impact reviews. Signers legally contract their loyalty to Acciona; they include board members Don and Marty Mason.
Accusations by the developer and his oligarchy that documents released were personal and confidential are no more than a ruse concocted to deflect attention from what these legally released documents proved. The release angered the developer and proved the manipulation and collusion used to hide pertinent sound information from the public. The accusations ensured contractual promises to Acciona were kept.
Supervisor Hirschey ran on a promise to provide open and transparent government. He has a long, honorable history serving the north country in countless volunteer positions. Recognizing unethical procedures used to push through wind development by the oligarchy, citizens organized Wind Power Ethics Group. Urban was not a founding member but recognized the need for organization, a platform and an LLC structure to pursue their ethical agenda.
Since infancy, WPEG was not anti-wind; it was and is purely pro-ethics. It is a volunteer organization. No one is paid or promised monetary reward for involvement. Supervisor Hirschey resigned from WPEG, choosing to serve Cape Vincent as an elected official. He believed it was the ethical thing to do.
His accusers say past membership in WPEG is a conflict. These same officials refused to have or pay for an audit. Supervisor Hirschey did one anyway. This audit uncovered more hidden secrets including payments made through the town by wind developers. His oversight in financial planning uncovered some irregularities, which are now under investigation and so far have resulted in the resignation of the town clerk.
The accusations against Urban Hirschey are just another attempt by the unethical to thwart transparency and subvert our ethics laws from the wind development process.
John Byrne
Cape Vincent
The writer is president of Wind Power Ethics Group.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
WPEG Asks Citizens To Review Soundgate
Wind Power Ethics Group Asking for Residents' Aid in Lawsuit
by Timothy W. Scee II
Special to Newzjunky.com
Published January 18, 2011
CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. — The Wind Power Ethics Group began gathering public comments Sunday regarding its Article 78 lawsuit filed against both the town Planning Board and Acciona Wind Energy USA in an effort to gain momentum against its defendants.
Jefferson’s Leaning Left and Pandora’s Box of Rocks, two local blogs apparently against wind development in the town, featured a message from WPEG entitled, “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword.”
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Document: WPEG Asks Citizens To Review Soundgate
by Timothy W. Scee II
Special to Newzjunky.com
Published January 18, 2011
CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. — The Wind Power Ethics Group began gathering public comments Sunday regarding its Article 78 lawsuit filed against both the town Planning Board and Acciona Wind Energy USA in an effort to gain momentum against its defendants.
Jefferson’s Leaning Left and Pandora’s Box of Rocks, two local blogs apparently against wind development in the town, featured a message from WPEG entitled, “The Pen is Mightier than the Sword.”
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Document: WPEG Asks Citizens To Review Soundgate
Hammond OKs ethics code; wind project conflicts at issue
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By MATT MCALLISTER
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011
HAMMOND — Whether a new ethics code will have any bearing on wind-energy development was the big question from the public last week as the Town Council voted unanimously to pass it.
The code requires board members to file disclosure statements when a potential conflict arises. It establishes an ethics review board to review and ensure compliance and identifies penalties and repercussions if a conflict of interest arises.
By MATT MCALLISTER
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011
HAMMOND — Whether a new ethics code will have any bearing on wind-energy development was the big question from the public last week as the Town Council voted unanimously to pass it.
The code requires board members to file disclosure statements when a potential conflict arises. It establishes an ethics review board to review and ensure compliance and identifies penalties and repercussions if a conflict of interest arises.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Cape Vincent Expert: 'SOUNDGATE' FILES wrongly released
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Expert: papers wrongly released
'SOUNDGATE' FILES: Cape supervisor lacked authority for disclosure
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — A state expert on open government laws said Friday that town Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey had no authority to disclose "confidential" information to the public without the town board's consent.
Mr. Hirschey is taking heat for allegedly releasing attorney-client privileged letters and e-mail exchanges between the Planning Board, its attorney, Todd M. Mathes, and various other organizations to the Wind Power Ethics Group to assist the group in a lawsuit against the Cape Vincent Planning Board.
Expert: papers wrongly released
'SOUNDGATE' FILES: Cape supervisor lacked authority for disclosure
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — A state expert on open government laws said Friday that town Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey had no authority to disclose "confidential" information to the public without the town board's consent.
Mr. Hirschey is taking heat for allegedly releasing attorney-client privileged letters and e-mail exchanges between the Planning Board, its attorney, Todd M. Mathes, and various other organizations to the Wind Power Ethics Group to assist the group in a lawsuit against the Cape Vincent Planning Board.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Letter from Acciona Conboy RE: Supervisor Hirschey's conduct
Dear Town of Cape Vincent Municipal Officials:
I am deeply concerned that certain Cape Vincent municipal officials may be taking unauthorized actions that are contrary to the Planning Board's defense of the Wind Power Ethics Group lawsuit and St. Lawrence Windpower's (Acciona) good faith agreement to reimburse the town for its legal expenses.
Information that has recently come to my attention:
1. The town required its own Planning Board's attorney to submit a Freedom of Information Law request in order to obtain records needed for the defense of the lawsuit.
2. Privileged and confidential correspondence between and amongst the Town of Cape Vincent Planning Board, The Bernier Carr Group, Cavanaugh Tocci Associates and the Cape Vincent Planning Board's law firm were provided, apparently unsolicited, to Wind Power Ethics Group, apparently at the direction of Town Supervisor Urban Hirschey.
3. The Articles of Organization for Wind Power Ethics Group Limited Liability Company, submitted in an affidavit by Mr. John Byrne, list Town Supervisor Urban Hirschey as a member and registered agent. The Articles of Organization also list Sally Hirschey, Supervisor Hirschey's spouse, as a member.
This information strongly suggests that one or more town officials are working against the town's defense of the lawsuit, that Town Supervisor Urban Hirschey is a member and agent of petitioner Wind Power Ethics Group Limited Liability Company and that Supervisor Hirschey's spouse is a member of Wind Power Ethics Group Limited Liability
Company.
In light of St. Lawrence Windpower's agreement to reimburse the town for its legal expenses, I request that the town investigate whether any unauthorized actions or other wrongdoings have occurred, including whether a prohibited conflict of interest exists on the part of Supervisor Hirschey under the General Municipal Law and, if warranted, take any necessary steps to ensure that the Planning Board can conduct a satisfactory defense of the Wind Power Ethics Group lawsuit.
Sincerely,
St Lawrence Windpower, LLC
Tim Conboy
Project Development Manager
I am deeply concerned that certain Cape Vincent municipal officials may be taking unauthorized actions that are contrary to the Planning Board's defense of the Wind Power Ethics Group lawsuit and St. Lawrence Windpower's (Acciona) good faith agreement to reimburse the town for its legal expenses.
Information that has recently come to my attention:
1. The town required its own Planning Board's attorney to submit a Freedom of Information Law request in order to obtain records needed for the defense of the lawsuit.
2. Privileged and confidential correspondence between and amongst the Town of Cape Vincent Planning Board, The Bernier Carr Group, Cavanaugh Tocci Associates and the Cape Vincent Planning Board's law firm were provided, apparently unsolicited, to Wind Power Ethics Group, apparently at the direction of Town Supervisor Urban Hirschey.
3. The Articles of Organization for Wind Power Ethics Group Limited Liability Company, submitted in an affidavit by Mr. John Byrne, list Town Supervisor Urban Hirschey as a member and registered agent. The Articles of Organization also list Sally Hirschey, Supervisor Hirschey's spouse, as a member.
This information strongly suggests that one or more town officials are working against the town's defense of the lawsuit, that Town Supervisor Urban Hirschey is a member and agent of petitioner Wind Power Ethics Group Limited Liability Company and that Supervisor Hirschey's spouse is a member of Wind Power Ethics Group Limited Liability
Company.
In light of St. Lawrence Windpower's agreement to reimburse the town for its legal expenses, I request that the town investigate whether any unauthorized actions or other wrongdoings have occurred, including whether a prohibited conflict of interest exists on the part of Supervisor Hirschey under the General Municipal Law and, if warranted, take any necessary steps to ensure that the Planning Board can conduct a satisfactory defense of the Wind Power Ethics Group lawsuit.
Sincerely,
St Lawrence Windpower, LLC
Tim Conboy
Project Development Manager
Hounsfield probes skirting of wind-bill agreement
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By SARAH HAASE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
An agreement between the town of Hounsfield and the developers of the Galloo Island Wind Farm has been bypassed for more than a year.
In 2008, an escrow account was established by the town "in order to pay reasonable legal and engineering fees incurred" in connection with the town's zoning approval to construct and operate a wind-powered electric generation facility.
By SARAH HAASE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
An agreement between the town of Hounsfield and the developers of the Galloo Island Wind Farm has been bypassed for more than a year.
In 2008, an escrow account was established by the town "in order to pay reasonable legal and engineering fees incurred" in connection with the town's zoning approval to construct and operate a wind-powered electric generation facility.
Hounsfield probes skirting of wind-bill agreement
By SARAH HAASE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
An agreement between the town of Hounsfield and the developers of the Galloo Island Wind Farm has been bypassed for more than a year.
In 2008, an escrow account was established by the town "in order to pay reasonable legal and engineering fees incurred" in connection with the town's zoning approval to construct and operate a wind-powered electric generation facility.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
An agreement between the town of Hounsfield and the developers of the Galloo Island Wind Farm has been bypassed for more than a year.
In 2008, an escrow account was established by the town "in order to pay reasonable legal and engineering fees incurred" in connection with the town's zoning approval to construct and operate a wind-powered electric generation facility.
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Cape supervisor under fire
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RESIGNATION DEMANDED: Predecessor accuses him of leaking confidential material to anti-wind group
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — Advocates of industrial wind development and a former town supervisor demanded Cape Vincent Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey's resignation Thursday night, accusing him of illegally leaking "privileged and confidential" information to an anti-wind group to assist it in a lawsuit it filed against the town Planning Board.
"Nothing short of dismissal from the office would be acceptable," said Thomas K. Rienbeck, former supervisor and a member of the Planning Board, who argued that Mr. Hirschey was working against the town's defense of the lawsuit by acting as an agent for the Wind Power Ethics Group, which Mr. Hirschey co-founded.
RESIGNATION DEMANDED: Predecessor accuses him of leaking confidential material to anti-wind group
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — Advocates of industrial wind development and a former town supervisor demanded Cape Vincent Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey's resignation Thursday night, accusing him of illegally leaking "privileged and confidential" information to an anti-wind group to assist it in a lawsuit it filed against the town Planning Board.
"Nothing short of dismissal from the office would be acceptable," said Thomas K. Rienbeck, former supervisor and a member of the Planning Board, who argued that Mr. Hirschey was working against the town's defense of the lawsuit by acting as an agent for the Wind Power Ethics Group, which Mr. Hirschey co-founded.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wind foes thwarted townwide noise study
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MEETING DISRUPTED: Cape board was set to approve motion
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — In an ironic turn of events, Planning Board Chairman Richard J. Edsall disclosed Wednesday that it was the opponents of wind development — who forced the board to adjourn its November meeting prematurely owing to vocal and physical protests— who killed the new townwide sound study they have been fighting for.
At an unusually calm Planning Board meeting Wednesday, Mr. Edsall said he had persuaded board members, at town Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey's request, to pass a resolution at the Nov. 10 board meeting to hire an independent, third-party consultant to collect sound data on the ambient noise around town.
MEETING DISRUPTED: Cape board was set to approve motion
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — In an ironic turn of events, Planning Board Chairman Richard J. Edsall disclosed Wednesday that it was the opponents of wind development — who forced the board to adjourn its November meeting prematurely owing to vocal and physical protests— who killed the new townwide sound study they have been fighting for.
At an unusually calm Planning Board meeting Wednesday, Mr. Edsall said he had persuaded board members, at town Supervisor Urban C. Hirschey's request, to pass a resolution at the Nov. 10 board meeting to hire an independent, third-party consultant to collect sound data on the ambient noise around town.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
BP request to renew met tower permits
2011 request to a renew met tower permits
If the permits do not exist this is yet another reason that these met towers should be removed.
Unfortunately according to town Attorney Mark Gebo, Met towers fall under the wind moratorium umbrella and no action will can be taken at the present time.
If the permits do not exist this is yet another reason that these met towers should be removed.
Unfortunately according to town Attorney Mark Gebo, Met towers fall under the wind moratorium umbrella and no action will can be taken at the present time.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Cuomo faulted over ag post
ETHICS QUESTIONED: Choice of Aubertine angers some in Cape
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — Some opponents of commercial wind farms believe Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo spurned his ethical-government campaign promises in appointing Darrel J. Aubertine to the state's top agriculture post.
Mr. Aubertine's nomination as commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Markets was announced Thursday.
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By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, JANUARY 9, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — Some opponents of commercial wind farms believe Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo spurned his ethical-government campaign promises in appointing Darrel J. Aubertine to the state's top agriculture post.
Mr. Aubertine's nomination as commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Markets was announced Thursday.
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Friday, January 7, 2011
Iberdrola submits redesigned application
Iberdrola submits redesigned application
HORSE CREEK: Plan scaled down, town of Orleans excluded
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
CLAYTON — Like Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines, Horse Creek Wind Farm has returned.
Developer Iberdrola Renewables brought in an application for a redesigned wind farm to the joint town and village Planning Board on Thursday night. The new application pares down the scale of the project to 50 turbines producing 100 megawatts. The proposal leaves the town of Orleans out entirely, when the previous plan had eight turbines in that town.
But nothing in the Horse Creek process has been smooth, and so it was Thursday when, after Iberdrola representatives left, zoning officer Henry R. LaClair said the application wasn't complete because the developer had not submitted an application form or the application fee. That will be taken up with the company later.
HORSE CREEK: Plan scaled down, town of Orleans excluded
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011
CLAYTON — Like Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines, Horse Creek Wind Farm has returned.
Developer Iberdrola Renewables brought in an application for a redesigned wind farm to the joint town and village Planning Board on Thursday night. The new application pares down the scale of the project to 50 turbines producing 100 megawatts. The proposal leaves the town of Orleans out entirely, when the previous plan had eight turbines in that town.
But nothing in the Horse Creek process has been smooth, and so it was Thursday when, after Iberdrola representatives left, zoning officer Henry R. LaClair said the application wasn't complete because the developer had not submitted an application form or the application fee. That will be taken up with the company later.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Maple Ridge pays communities $8.94m
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By STEVE VIRKLER
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011
LOWVILLE — Maple Ridge Wind Farm municipalities have received an $8.94 million payment from the wind farm, one year after getting only about one-quarter of the requested initial payment.
"This is really good news," said Kenneth J. McAuliffe, district superintendent at Lowville Academy and Central School, the biggest beneficiary from the 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the wind farm. "It definitely means a lot to the district's good financial health."
By STEVE VIRKLER
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011
LOWVILLE — Maple Ridge Wind Farm municipalities have received an $8.94 million payment from the wind farm, one year after getting only about one-quarter of the requested initial payment.
"This is really good news," said Kenneth J. McAuliffe, district superintendent at Lowville Academy and Central School, the biggest beneficiary from the 15-year payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the wind farm. "It definitely means a lot to the district's good financial health."
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