Vote Aubertine out for breaking pledge
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
Voters in the town of Lyme should make the election of Alan Jones as supervisor a priority. Mr. Jones is a public-spirited individual who has demonstrated his commitment to the community by serving in a number of ways. He has, among his many accomplishments, served as a member of the Lyme Central School Board and as chairman of the Lyme Free Library Board of Directors during a period of expansion of the library’s services and facilities. I first met and worked with Mr. Jones during my own term on the library’s board of directors.
The election of Mr. Jones as Lyme supervisor has assumed a particular urgency as the incumbent supervisor, Scott Aubertine, has reneged on a promise he made to the people of Lyme. He had promised to support the results of a survey regarding industrial wind development in the town of Lyme. Now that the results of the survey have been tabulated and the results show that approximately two-thirds of the people are opposed to industrial wind turbines in the town of Lyme, Mr. Aubertine has publicly declared he will not support the majority opinion. He has declared that he will instead support his friends who have signed contracts with BP to host turbines on their land.
While Mr. Aubertine as a private citizen is entitled to hold whatever view he wishes about industrial wind turbines, he has disqualified himself in my view. His public declaration that he will not support the majority view in Lyme should have been accompanied by his letter of resignation as supervisor and member of the town board. Mr. Aubertine’s failure to recognize his own ethical lapse in this matter should be cause for the public to reject his candidacy for the position.
Vote for Mr. Jones with his demonstrated concern for all the residents of Lyme in order to restore legitimacy and trust to the town board.
Albert H. Bowers III
Chaumont
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Anti-wind people seek to protect land values
Anti-wind people seek to protect land values
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
On Oct. 24, the Watertown Times published in this space a letter from Dwayne Martin of Governeur titled “Anti-wind people seek to control private land.”
I’d like Mr. Martin to know that he is right. Anti-wind people are seeking, in part, to control (protect) the market value of their land. Most everyone in this discussion, except the wind companies, has land value at stake. So, yeah, I guess the anti-wind people are guilty as charged. I was unaware that was an exclusive right of farmers with otherwise dormant backland.
Gary Brown
Cape Vincent
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011
On Oct. 24, the Watertown Times published in this space a letter from Dwayne Martin of Governeur titled “Anti-wind people seek to control private land.”
I’d like Mr. Martin to know that he is right. Anti-wind people are seeking, in part, to control (protect) the market value of their land. Most everyone in this discussion, except the wind companies, has land value at stake. So, yeah, I guess the anti-wind people are guilty as charged. I was unaware that was an exclusive right of farmers with otherwise dormant backland.
Gary Brown
Cape Vincent
Friday, October 28, 2011
Galloo Island Wind Farm searches for power purchaser
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By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011
Galloo Island Wind Farm is shopping its electricity around to state and private buyers to keep the possibility of an underwater transmission line alive.
A representative of developer Upstate NY Power Corp. told parties on a conference call held by the Public Service Commission on Thursday morning that the developer isn’t giving up after the New York Power Authority scrapped its Great Lakes Offshore Wind project in September. The project, which requested proposals from developers for wind power projects in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, would give the developers purchase power agreements, providing a steady stream of income even as the electricity market ebbs and flows.
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011
Galloo Island Wind Farm is shopping its electricity around to state and private buyers to keep the possibility of an underwater transmission line alive.
A representative of developer Upstate NY Power Corp. told parties on a conference call held by the Public Service Commission on Thursday morning that the developer isn’t giving up after the New York Power Authority scrapped its Great Lakes Offshore Wind project in September. The project, which requested proposals from developers for wind power projects in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, would give the developers purchase power agreements, providing a steady stream of income even as the electricity market ebbs and flows.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Hammond incumbents against home rule
Hammond incumbents against home rule
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011
I have been observing the election process here in Hammond for the past several months and was somewhat surprised when Councilmen James Pitcher and James Langtry garnered as many votes in the Republican primary as they did.
Both Councilmen Pitcher and Langtry have been on the Hammond town board for decades and are running once again to the tune of experience. How so?
After all of these years, taxes have increased under their watch and the town has deteriorated. What has been their plan for community development? To either sign a secret wind lease with their property or to keep quiet about a relative who has. This does not seem to me to be keeping the welfare of the entire community in the forefront.
The last straw occurred at the town board meeting on Oct. 10, when Supervisor Ronald Bertram proposed that the board send a resolution to Albany lawmakers, protesting the passage of Article X last August, which proposes to strip away local home rule for the siting of industrial power facilities, be they solar, wind, nuclear, hydropower or whatever. Mr. Pitcher and Mr. Langtry both voted no to the town board issuing
This begs the question, why would they, as Republicans, even hesitate to voice any opposition to a piece of state legislation pushed through by a Democratic governor who wants to erode the right of our town to make its own decisions regarding land use?
The answer seems obvious. The town of Hammond enacted a wind law that provides for safe setbacks and noise controls. However, this local law might limit Mr. Pitcher’s ability to erect industrial wind turbines on his leased land, costing him income.
Instead, these two councilmen would prefer Albany to make the decisions for the people of Hammond. They would prefer Albany site power facilities where Albany wants them in order to use north country resources to generate electricity that will be shipped south.
Voters, please, it’s time to wake up. We need new people on the Town Council who have a far-reaching vision of what can be possible to revitalize the entire town of Hammond.
Good Government candidates Merritt Young and Howard Demick have shown that they have vision, that they are engaged in discussion about alternatives to bringing prosperity to the town and that they are clearly the best choice for the town board.
Valerie Johnson
Chippewa Bay
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011
I have been observing the election process here in Hammond for the past several months and was somewhat surprised when Councilmen James Pitcher and James Langtry garnered as many votes in the Republican primary as they did.
Both Councilmen Pitcher and Langtry have been on the Hammond town board for decades and are running once again to the tune of experience. How so?
After all of these years, taxes have increased under their watch and the town has deteriorated. What has been their plan for community development? To either sign a secret wind lease with their property or to keep quiet about a relative who has. This does not seem to me to be keeping the welfare of the entire community in the forefront.
The last straw occurred at the town board meeting on Oct. 10, when Supervisor Ronald Bertram proposed that the board send a resolution to Albany lawmakers, protesting the passage of Article X last August, which proposes to strip away local home rule for the siting of industrial power facilities, be they solar, wind, nuclear, hydropower or whatever. Mr. Pitcher and Mr. Langtry both voted no to the town board issuing
This begs the question, why would they, as Republicans, even hesitate to voice any opposition to a piece of state legislation pushed through by a Democratic governor who wants to erode the right of our town to make its own decisions regarding land use?
The answer seems obvious. The town of Hammond enacted a wind law that provides for safe setbacks and noise controls. However, this local law might limit Mr. Pitcher’s ability to erect industrial wind turbines on his leased land, costing him income.
Instead, these two councilmen would prefer Albany to make the decisions for the people of Hammond. They would prefer Albany site power facilities where Albany wants them in order to use north country resources to generate electricity that will be shipped south.
Voters, please, it’s time to wake up. We need new people on the Town Council who have a far-reaching vision of what can be possible to revitalize the entire town of Hammond.
Good Government candidates Merritt Young and Howard Demick have shown that they have vision, that they are engaged in discussion about alternatives to bringing prosperity to the town and that they are clearly the best choice for the town board.
Valerie Johnson
Chippewa Bay
Orleans wind law amendments to be considered by the Jefferson County Planning Board
Watertown Daily Times Orleans wind law amendments to be considered by the Jefferson County Planning Board
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011
Amendments to the town of Orleans zoning law will be considered by the Jefferson County Planning Board at its meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the County Office Building, 175 Arsenal St.
The town received the county Planning Department’s informal comments, but declined to make any changes during its most recent meeting. Members of the Town Council said they would like to approve the changes at their next meeting, Nov. 10.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2011
Amendments to the town of Orleans zoning law will be considered by the Jefferson County Planning Board at its meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the County Office Building, 175 Arsenal St.
The town received the county Planning Department’s informal comments, but declined to make any changes during its most recent meeting. Members of the Town Council said they would like to approve the changes at their next meeting, Nov. 10.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Personal wind turbine in Cape shut off after alarming neighbors
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‘out of control’: Personal windmill turned off after alarmed residents complained
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — A personal wind turbine on County Route 7 was shut off Wednesday after alarmed neighbors complained that the turbine blades were spinning “out of control” in recent high winds.
“The wind got so bad up there and it’s been spinning so fast, it’s scary. It looks like it’s going to take off at any moment,” said Mary C. Grogan, a neighbor who has protested the turbine since it was erected in 2009. “It has never run before. This is the first time it has operated.”
‘out of control’: Personal windmill turned off after alarmed residents complained
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011
CAPE VINCENT — A personal wind turbine on County Route 7 was shut off Wednesday after alarmed neighbors complained that the turbine blades were spinning “out of control” in recent high winds.
“The wind got so bad up there and it’s been spinning so fast, it’s scary. It looks like it’s going to take off at any moment,” said Mary C. Grogan, a neighbor who has protested the turbine since it was erected in 2009. “It has never run before. This is the first time it has operated.”
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Seasonal residents have equal right to vote
Seasonal residents have equal right to vote
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
I am a seasonal resident of Hammond and have a home on the St. Lawrence River. My family has been vacationing and living on the river for the past 50 years, and I have siblings, cousins and many friends who call the river home and identify themselves as “River Rats.”
In those years on the river I have heard the occasional “grousing” about how we pay all these taxes and get no services. My response to those complaints is that we have an obligation, as part of our residence in such a beautiful area, to support our community even if our demand for local services is nonexistent today.
Also, during the past number of years I have never observed an organized effort to oppose any local government law or regulation until the issue of wind farms adjacent to our beautiful river came up. Normal day-to-day government leadership by the Hammond town board was very seldom questioned by river residents as there was a peaceful coexistence in the town. Seasonal residents (who pay 75 percent of the yearly tax income of the town) basically left guidance up to the elected leaders and chose to cast their election ballots at their other homes.
When faced with the prospect that our beautiful river would be defaced by 500-foot tall wind towers and that the great majority of Hammond residents would be negatively affected, I decided that it was time for me to exercise my New York state constitutional right to vote and cast my ballot against Hammond government leaders who supported the previous wind law. As I examined the facts behind this effort, I realized that only a few individuals would benefit financially from the wind farm leases, and the rest of us would suffer the health and environmental effects of these inefficient wind towers.
I have read comments made by local government leaders in Cape Vincent and most recently by Scott Aubertine of Lyme that seasonal residents should have their opinions given less consideration in town decisions. It is my opinion that we have as much right to determine the future direction of our communities as any other resident and even though our tax dollar contribution is greater than permanent residents and our demand for town services significantly less, we have equal rights in picking our elected officials and determining the future of our region.
John Hart
Hammond
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011
I am a seasonal resident of Hammond and have a home on the St. Lawrence River. My family has been vacationing and living on the river for the past 50 years, and I have siblings, cousins and many friends who call the river home and identify themselves as “River Rats.”
In those years on the river I have heard the occasional “grousing” about how we pay all these taxes and get no services. My response to those complaints is that we have an obligation, as part of our residence in such a beautiful area, to support our community even if our demand for local services is nonexistent today.
Also, during the past number of years I have never observed an organized effort to oppose any local government law or regulation until the issue of wind farms adjacent to our beautiful river came up. Normal day-to-day government leadership by the Hammond town board was very seldom questioned by river residents as there was a peaceful coexistence in the town. Seasonal residents (who pay 75 percent of the yearly tax income of the town) basically left guidance up to the elected leaders and chose to cast their election ballots at their other homes.
When faced with the prospect that our beautiful river would be defaced by 500-foot tall wind towers and that the great majority of Hammond residents would be negatively affected, I decided that it was time for me to exercise my New York state constitutional right to vote and cast my ballot against Hammond government leaders who supported the previous wind law. As I examined the facts behind this effort, I realized that only a few individuals would benefit financially from the wind farm leases, and the rest of us would suffer the health and environmental effects of these inefficient wind towers.
I have read comments made by local government leaders in Cape Vincent and most recently by Scott Aubertine of Lyme that seasonal residents should have their opinions given less consideration in town decisions. It is my opinion that we have as much right to determine the future direction of our communities as any other resident and even though our tax dollar contribution is greater than permanent residents and our demand for town services significantly less, we have equal rights in picking our elected officials and determining the future of our region.
John Hart
Hammond
Friday, October 14, 2011
Lyme extends wind moratorium
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ONE MORE YEAR: Proponents of turbines say town has taken too long making law
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
CHAUMONT — The town of Lyme's moratorium on wind power development will last another year.
The Town Council voted 3-1 Wednesday night to extend the moratorium, which includes personal wind turbines and all ancillary structures. Supervisor Scott G. Aubertine, Councilman Warren A. Johnson and Councilwoman Anne M. "Boo" Harris supported it, while Councilman Donald R. Bourquin opposed it.
The council recognized 26 letters; all but one supported extending the moratorium to Oct. 12, 2011. More than 20 people made comments at the meeting; about 15 voiced support for the moratorium.
ONE MORE YEAR: Proponents of turbines say town has taken too long making law
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
CHAUMONT — The town of Lyme's moratorium on wind power development will last another year.
The Town Council voted 3-1 Wednesday night to extend the moratorium, which includes personal wind turbines and all ancillary structures. Supervisor Scott G. Aubertine, Councilman Warren A. Johnson and Councilwoman Anne M. "Boo" Harris supported it, while Councilman Donald R. Bourquin opposed it.
The council recognized 26 letters; all but one supported extending the moratorium to Oct. 12, 2011. More than 20 people made comments at the meeting; about 15 voiced support for the moratorium.
Orleans attorney advises wait on wind law
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
LAFARGEVILLE —The Orleans Town Council opted not to vote on an amendment to the town’s wind zoning ordinance Thursday night.
Town attorney James Burrows advised the council to wait until it has official comments from the Jefferson County Planning Board. Mr. Burrows had shared with the council unofficial comments from a member of the planning department, but said the council would be on firmer legal ground if it waited another month to act.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
LAFARGEVILLE —The Orleans Town Council opted not to vote on an amendment to the town’s wind zoning ordinance Thursday night.
Town attorney James Burrows advised the council to wait until it has official comments from the Jefferson County Planning Board. Mr. Burrows had shared with the council unofficial comments from a member of the planning department, but said the council would be on firmer legal ground if it waited another month to act.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Lyme Town Council approves quick action on comprehensive plan to limit wind
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NOV. 9 DEADLINE: Council says changes to comprehensive plan should be done quickly
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
During its meeting Wednesday night, the council agreed that changes to the town’s comprehensive plan, a step toward zoning law changes, should be done by its Nov. 9 meeting.
The Planning Board will draft the changes and the council agreed that the board will have access to Paul G. Carr, who compiled the results of the recent town survey; Councilwoman Anne M. “Boo” Harris, who worked extensively on the plan, and Jefferson County Senior Planner Andrew R. Nevin.
NOV. 9 DEADLINE: Council says changes to comprehensive plan should be done quickly
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
During its meeting Wednesday night, the council agreed that changes to the town’s comprehensive plan, a step toward zoning law changes, should be done by its Nov. 9 meeting.
The Planning Board will draft the changes and the council agreed that the board will have access to Paul G. Carr, who compiled the results of the recent town survey; Councilwoman Anne M. “Boo” Harris, who worked extensively on the plan, and Jefferson County Senior Planner Andrew R. Nevin.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The Journal | Hammond Resolution Opposes State Article X Law
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By JIMMY LAWTON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011
HAMMOND - A divided Town Council on Monday passed a resolution opposing a recently enacted state law that puts decision-making power on commercial power projects in state hands.
The board voted 3-2 to in favor of the resolution prepared by the Coalition Against Article X. Article X, also known as the Power NY Act, establishes a one-year permitting process for building power plants. Each project would be considered by a seven-member board consisting of five state department heads and two locally appointed community representatives.
By JIMMY LAWTON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011
HAMMOND - A divided Town Council on Monday passed a resolution opposing a recently enacted state law that puts decision-making power on commercial power projects in state hands.
The board voted 3-2 to in favor of the resolution prepared by the Coalition Against Article X. Article X, also known as the Power NY Act, establishes a one-year permitting process for building power plants. Each project would be considered by a seven-member board consisting of five state department heads and two locally appointed community representatives.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Hammond candidate threatens legal action against town
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Wind vote opposed: Hammond woman faults change that allowed law to pass by simple majority vote
By JIMMY LAWTON
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011
HAMMOND — Town supervisor candidate Michele W. McQueer said she intends to file an Article 78 lawsuit against the Town Council for procedural errors made when members passed a local law last year allowing them to act on land-use issues with a simple majority vote.
Mrs. McQueer filed a petition opposing the recently passed wind facilities law after the first public hearing in July. Without last year’s local law, the board would have needed a supermajority vote to proceed with the law due to the petition. However, the law overrules the requirement.
Wind vote opposed: Hammond woman faults change that allowed law to pass by simple majority vote
By JIMMY LAWTON
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2011
HAMMOND — Town supervisor candidate Michele W. McQueer said she intends to file an Article 78 lawsuit against the Town Council for procedural errors made when members passed a local law last year allowing them to act on land-use issues with a simple majority vote.
Mrs. McQueer filed a petition opposing the recently passed wind facilities law after the first public hearing in July. Without last year’s local law, the board would have needed a supermajority vote to proceed with the law due to the petition. However, the law overrules the requirement.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Hammond Super Candidate Plans Lawsuit
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By JIMMY LAWTON
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
HAMMOND - Candidate for town supervisor Michele W. McQueer said she fully intends to file an Article 78 lawsuit against the town board for procedural errors made when members passed a local law last year allowing them to act on land use issues with a simple majority vote.
Mrs. McQueer filed a land-based petition opposing the recently passed wind facilities law after the first public hearing held in July.
By JIMMY LAWTON
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
HAMMOND - Candidate for town supervisor Michele W. McQueer said she fully intends to file an Article 78 lawsuit against the town board for procedural errors made when members passed a local law last year allowing them to act on land use issues with a simple majority vote.
Mrs. McQueer filed a land-based petition opposing the recently passed wind facilities law after the first public hearing held in July.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Lyme residents oppose wind, survey says; council extends moratorium
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SURVEY RESULTS: Town Council plans longer moratorium
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
CHAUMONT — Based on the results of a townwide survey, the Planning Board will begin drafting changes to the town’s comprehensive plan to reflect opposition to wind turbines in the town.
The survey showed a margin of opposition of nearly two to one, so the Town Council agreed at a special meeting Wednesday night to have the Planning Board suggest changes to the plan based on that.
SURVEY RESULTS: Town Council plans longer moratorium
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011
CHAUMONT — Based on the results of a townwide survey, the Planning Board will begin drafting changes to the town’s comprehensive plan to reflect opposition to wind turbines in the town.
The survey showed a margin of opposition of nearly two to one, so the Town Council agreed at a special meeting Wednesday night to have the Planning Board suggest changes to the plan based on that.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Hammond candidates debate attorney fees
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HAMMOND DEBATE: Supervisor candidate says incumbent wasted thousands on wind law
By JIMMY LAWTON
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
HAMMOND — Democratic town supervisor candidate Michele W. McQueer says her opponent has cost the town tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees by pursuing a wind facilities law that will be overruled by Article X, a state law governing industrial wind development.
Mrs. McQueer said the town paid approximately $35,000 in legal fees related directly to the wind issue over the past two years.
HAMMOND DEBATE: Supervisor candidate says incumbent wasted thousands on wind law
By JIMMY LAWTON
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011
HAMMOND — Democratic town supervisor candidate Michele W. McQueer says her opponent has cost the town tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees by pursuing a wind facilities law that will be overruled by Article X, a state law governing industrial wind development.
Mrs. McQueer said the town paid approximately $35,000 in legal fees related directly to the wind issue over the past two years.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Lyme Town Council to hold budget work sessions, hearing on wind moratorium
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
CHAUMONT — The Lyme Town Council will hold several special meetings in the next few weeks.
The council will hold a public hearing on extending the town’s moratorium on wind power development at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday at the town offices.
The council will explain the results of the town’s survey on wind at its regular meeting, Oct. 12.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
CHAUMONT — The Lyme Town Council will hold several special meetings in the next few weeks.
The council will hold a public hearing on extending the town’s moratorium on wind power development at 6:30 p.m.Wednesday at the town offices.
The council will explain the results of the town’s survey on wind at its regular meeting, Oct. 12.
Hammond Wind Law Passes
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By JIMMY LAWTON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
HAMMOND - After nearly two years of debate Hammond's town council has passed a revised wind facilities law, but not without the threat of a lawsuit.
Following a public hearing, which drew approximately 30 residents, board members Ronald W. Bertram, James Tague and Douglas Delosh, voted in favor of the proposed wind facilities law. Councilors James Langtry and James C. Pitcher recused themselves from the issue and were not present at the meeting.
By JIMMY LAWTON
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011
HAMMOND - After nearly two years of debate Hammond's town council has passed a revised wind facilities law, but not without the threat of a lawsuit.
Following a public hearing, which drew approximately 30 residents, board members Ronald W. Bertram, James Tague and Douglas Delosh, voted in favor of the proposed wind facilities law. Councilors James Langtry and James C. Pitcher recused themselves from the issue and were not present at the meeting.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
McQueer Accuses Bertram
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By JIMMY LAWTON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
HAMMOND - Democratic town supervisor candidate Michele W. McQueer says her opponent has cost the town tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees by pursuing a wind facilities law that will be overruled by Article X, a state law governing industrial wind development.
Mrs. McQueer said the town paid approximately $35,000 in legal fees directly related to the wind issue over the past two years.
By JIMMY LAWTON
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
HAMMOND - Democratic town supervisor candidate Michele W. McQueer says her opponent has cost the town tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees by pursuing a wind facilities law that will be overruled by Article X, a state law governing industrial wind development.
Mrs. McQueer said the town paid approximately $35,000 in legal fees directly related to the wind issue over the past two years.
Hounsfield still hopes for Galloo Island Wind Farm
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GALLOO ISLAND PROJECT: Supervisor says town hasn’t given up on pursuing power purchase agreement
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
Local taxing jurisdictions haven’t yet given up hope that the proposed Galloo Island Wind Farm will come to fruition.
“The Town Council that’s in office currently is 100 percent behind the windmill project,” Hounsfield Supervisor Timothy W. Scee Sr. said. “We’re still hoping for it and the potential revenue.”
GALLOO ISLAND PROJECT: Supervisor says town hasn’t given up on pursuing power purchase agreement
By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2011
Local taxing jurisdictions haven’t yet given up hope that the proposed Galloo Island Wind Farm will come to fruition.
“The Town Council that’s in office currently is 100 percent behind the windmill project,” Hounsfield Supervisor Timothy W. Scee Sr. said. “We’re still hoping for it and the potential revenue.”
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