Continue reading here-- Hammond submits comments on Article X
By AMANDA PURCELL
The Journal
THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012
HAMMOND – Hammond town officials have submitted comments contesting wind regulations outlined in Article X of the 2011 Power NY Act.
The town council submitted their comments Friday. Regulations under the Article X energy law could override local planning boards and zoning codes in regards to the placement of wind turbines and farms, said Town Supervisor Ronald W. Bertram.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Metalcraft lands $800K U.S. Coast Guard contract
Metalcraft lands $800K U.S. Coast Guard contract
Continue reading here-- From the Watertown Daily Times
THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer announced today that MetalCraft Marine, a custom aluminum boat manufacturer, has been awarded an $818,901 federal contract with the United States Coast Guard for up to 10 long-range interceptor boats for deployment on the National Security Cutter.
According to a news release from the senator’s office, these “state-of-the-art vessels” will be crafted in part at MetalCraft Marine’s new location in Cape Vincent.
Continue reading here-- From the Watertown Daily Times
THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer announced today that MetalCraft Marine, a custom aluminum boat manufacturer, has been awarded an $818,901 federal contract with the United States Coast Guard for up to 10 long-range interceptor boats for deployment on the National Security Cutter.
According to a news release from the senator’s office, these “state-of-the-art vessels” will be crafted in part at MetalCraft Marine’s new location in Cape Vincent.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Critics say wind act lacks turbines’ noise evaluation
Continue reading here-- Critics say wind act lacks turbines’ noise evaluation
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012
The public comment period for Article X of the 2011 Power NY Act ended Tuesday with the exception of municipalities, which have two more weeks to get their statements in.
In one of the many last-minute public comments submitted to the state Public Service Commission, local acoustical consultant Charles E. Ebbing argued proper impact studies on low-frequency noise for wind farms should be required under the Article X siting process.
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012
The public comment period for Article X of the 2011 Power NY Act ended Tuesday with the exception of municipalities, which have two more weeks to get their statements in.
In one of the many last-minute public comments submitted to the state Public Service Commission, local acoustical consultant Charles E. Ebbing argued proper impact studies on low-frequency noise for wind farms should be required under the Article X siting process.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Bp ~ Comments to Public Service Commission Re: Article 10
Excerpt~
In New York, Cape Vincent Wind Power, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BP Wind Energy, is developing the Cape Vincent Wind Farm project in Jefferson County. With the acquisition of the neighboring St. Lawrence Wind Farm project in February 2012, theCape Vincent Wind Farm now can reach upwards of approximately 285 MW in size.Given its long-standing and substantial investment in this project, BP Wind Energy is seeking an Article 10 process that will facilitate its development and construction.Toward this end, below we offer comments that we hope the Siting Board will considerin finalizing the implementing regulations for Article 10.
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B. Local laws
Any override of local laws should be provided by the Siting Board early in the process.Also, once a project has met the standards for project approval, the local community should bear the burden of proof to demonstrate why the more restrictive requirements areappropriate rather than the applicant demonstrating why they are not appropriate. Finally,to the extent that a recently commissioned wind project in New York meets communitystandards, such projects should be used as a guide by the Siting Board rather than havingthe Siting Board assume that any local law is reasonable unless refuted by an applicant
BP Comments Re: Article 10
In New York, Cape Vincent Wind Power, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BP Wind Energy, is developing the Cape Vincent Wind Farm project in Jefferson County. With the acquisition of the neighboring St. Lawrence Wind Farm project in February 2012, theCape Vincent Wind Farm now can reach upwards of approximately 285 MW in size.Given its long-standing and substantial investment in this project, BP Wind Energy is seeking an Article 10 process that will facilitate its development and construction.Toward this end, below we offer comments that we hope the Siting Board will considerin finalizing the implementing regulations for Article 10.
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B. Local laws
Any override of local laws should be provided by the Siting Board early in the process.Also, once a project has met the standards for project approval, the local community should bear the burden of proof to demonstrate why the more restrictive requirements areappropriate rather than the applicant demonstrating why they are not appropriate. Finally,to the extent that a recently commissioned wind project in New York meets communitystandards, such projects should be used as a guide by the Siting Board rather than havingthe Siting Board assume that any local law is reasonable unless refuted by an applicant
BP Comments Re: Article 10
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Hammond residents weigh in on development plan
Continue reading here-- Hammond residents weigh in on development plan
By AMANDA PURCELL
The Journal
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
HAMMOND — More than 30 residents voiced their ideas for economic development at the Town and Village of Hammond’s joint public meeting on Tuesday.
The meeting was the first of series of planning sessions facilitated by the St. Lawrence County Planning Office. The Village and Town of Hammond have tapped the County Planning Office in order to develop a comprehensive plan that would outline goals and objectives for immediate and long-range economic and community development.
By AMANDA PURCELL
The Journal
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
HAMMOND — More than 30 residents voiced their ideas for economic development at the Town and Village of Hammond’s joint public meeting on Tuesday.
The meeting was the first of series of planning sessions facilitated by the St. Lawrence County Planning Office. The Village and Town of Hammond have tapped the County Planning Office in order to develop a comprehensive plan that would outline goals and objectives for immediate and long-range economic and community development.
Parishville approves wind law
Continue reading here-- Parishville approves wind law
By BRIAN HAYDEN
Daily Courier Observer
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
PARISHVILLE - The town now has a wind energy facilities law on its books.
The town board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve a local wind law. The law allows Parishville to create a “wind overlay zone,” a designated area where turbines could go.
Supervisor Jerry G. Moore said the zone may be along a stretch of farmland near the Parishville/Hopkinton border.
By BRIAN HAYDEN
Daily Courier Observer
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012
PARISHVILLE - The town now has a wind energy facilities law on its books.
The town board voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve a local wind law. The law allows Parishville to create a “wind overlay zone,” a designated area where turbines could go.
Supervisor Jerry G. Moore said the zone may be along a stretch of farmland near the Parishville/Hopkinton border.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Windmill parts leave Ogdensburg
Continue reading here--Windmill parts leave Ogdensburg
By BRIAN KIDWELL
The Journal
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
Pedestrians stopped walking. Cyclists stopped pedaling.
Motorists craned their necks to look one way while driving the other way.
Heavy industry was a spectator sport Monday morning as the first of an estimated 1,000 long-bed trucks carrying parts for 70 windmills bound for the Marble River Wind Farm in Churubusco left Ogdensburg.
By BRIAN KIDWELL
The Journal
TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2012
Pedestrians stopped walking. Cyclists stopped pedaling.
Motorists craned their necks to look one way while driving the other way.
Heavy industry was a spectator sport Monday morning as the first of an estimated 1,000 long-bed trucks carrying parts for 70 windmills bound for the Marble River Wind Farm in Churubusco left Ogdensburg.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Ogdensburg port’s temporary access road readies for truck traffic Monday
Continue reading here-- Ogdensburg port’s temporary access road readies for truck traffic Monday
By BRIAN KIDWELL
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
OGDENSBURG — A temporary version of the port of Ogdensburg’s $1.8 million access road for heavy truck traffic opened Friday and will be ready for its transport of windmill parts Monday.
Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Executive Director Wade A. Davis said Friday that trucks carrying blades, generators and other parts for 70 windmills bound for the Marble River Wind Farm Project in Churubusco will be on the road Monday from the access road’s exit at Barre Street. From there, trucks will head to Ford Street Extension and Route 37. The road will be in use until October.
By BRIAN KIDWELL
JOHNSON NEWSPAPERS
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
OGDENSBURG — A temporary version of the port of Ogdensburg’s $1.8 million access road for heavy truck traffic opened Friday and will be ready for its transport of windmill parts Monday.
Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority Executive Director Wade A. Davis said Friday that trucks carrying blades, generators and other parts for 70 windmills bound for the Marble River Wind Farm Project in Churubusco will be on the road Monday from the access road’s exit at Barre Street. From there, trucks will head to Ford Street Extension and Route 37. The road will be in use until October.
Cape Vincent officials urge tougher wind turbine noise standards
Continue reading here-- Cape Vincent officials urge tougher wind turbine noise standards
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
CAPE VINCENT — The town board has decided to submit its own recommendations to the state Public Service Commission regarding Article X of the 2011 Power NY Act.
Instead of simply endorsing a letter by environmental attorney Gary A. Abraham — most likely to avoid backlash from local supporters of wind farms who have accused Mr. Abraham of lobbying for anti-wind groups — the town drafted its own letter calling for tougher restrictions and more local control over wind development.
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2012
CAPE VINCENT — The town board has decided to submit its own recommendations to the state Public Service Commission regarding Article X of the 2011 Power NY Act.
Instead of simply endorsing a letter by environmental attorney Gary A. Abraham — most likely to avoid backlash from local supporters of wind farms who have accused Mr. Abraham of lobbying for anti-wind groups — the town drafted its own letter calling for tougher restrictions and more local control over wind development.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Power line
Continue reading here-- Power line
This is an unsigned Editorial piece from the Watertown Daily Times
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
New York state has an aging power transmission system that needs to be brought into the 21st century with new and upgraded lines capable of bringing additional power from new sources to communities where it is needed. The current system is woefully inadequate with older generation plants and a power grid with no major improvements in decades marked by bottlenecks that slow distribution.
A proposed $2.2 billion transmission line to bring electricity 330 miles from Quebec to New York City would be a major step toward dealing with long-standing infrastructure needs and lay the foundation for expanding power production throughout the state. The Champlain Hudson Power Express, a private project, would bring 1,000 megawatts of power through lines mainly under the waters of Lake Champlain and the Hudson River.
This is an unsigned Editorial piece from the Watertown Daily Times
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
New York state has an aging power transmission system that needs to be brought into the 21st century with new and upgraded lines capable of bringing additional power from new sources to communities where it is needed. The current system is woefully inadequate with older generation plants and a power grid with no major improvements in decades marked by bottlenecks that slow distribution.
A proposed $2.2 billion transmission line to bring electricity 330 miles from Quebec to New York City would be a major step toward dealing with long-standing infrastructure needs and lay the foundation for expanding power production throughout the state. The Champlain Hudson Power Express, a private project, would bring 1,000 megawatts of power through lines mainly under the waters of Lake Champlain and the Hudson River.
Stockholm mulls neighborly benefits in wind law
By BRIAN HAYDEN
Daily Courier Observer
THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2012
WINTHROP - If wind turbines rise on Stockholm residents’ properties, town officials hope their neighbors will benefit too.
A town committee has been exploring a potential local wind law with two unusual provisions. The law would require a wind energy company to publicly disclose any land use agreements it makes with property owners to build turbines. It would also mandate the company provide some compensation to neighboring properties.
Continue reading here-- Stockholm mulls neighborly benefits in wind law
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Developer defends Quebec to New York City line
Continue reading here-- Developer defends Quebec to New York City line
By BRIAN AMARAL
TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012
Wind power generation could see a boost if a company is allowed to build power lines from Quebec to New York City, according to the project’s developer.
“Upstate New York will certainly have access for existing wind generation or potentially new wind generation,” said Donald G. Jessome, the president and CEO of Transmission Developers Inc., Albany. “It can allow even more wind generation to enter the market, because there’s so much flexibility.”
By BRIAN AMARAL
TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2012
Wind power generation could see a boost if a company is allowed to build power lines from Quebec to New York City, according to the project’s developer.
“Upstate New York will certainly have access for existing wind generation or potentially new wind generation,” said Donald G. Jessome, the president and CEO of Transmission Developers Inc., Albany. “It can allow even more wind generation to enter the market, because there’s so much flexibility.”
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Senators try to prevent Quebec transmission line
Continue reading here-- Senators try to prevent Quebec transmission line
By BRIAN AMARAL
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
Jobs at power production facilities in the north country could disappear if the state goes forward with a plan to pipe electricity from Quebec to New York City, according to several state senators who have signed on to a bill to block the proposal.
The senators — led by state Sen. George Maziarz, a Western New York Republican, and joined by state Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie, R-Heuvelton — say upstate jobs are at stake if a $2 billion transmission line proposal is approved because it would squeeze out energy producers in the state, like nuclear power plants, facilities that burn wood to create electricity and wind turbine farms.
By BRIAN AMARAL
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
Jobs at power production facilities in the north country could disappear if the state goes forward with a plan to pipe electricity from Quebec to New York City, according to several state senators who have signed on to a bill to block the proposal.
The senators — led by state Sen. George Maziarz, a Western New York Republican, and joined by state Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie, R-Heuvelton — say upstate jobs are at stake if a $2 billion transmission line proposal is approved because it would squeeze out energy producers in the state, like nuclear power plants, facilities that burn wood to create electricity and wind turbine farms.
Attorney seeking to strengthen Article X Energy Law accused of acting as a lobbyist for anti-wind groups
Continue reading here-- Attorney seeking to strengthen Article X Energy Law accused of acting as a lobbyist for anti-wind groups
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
An environmental attorney who is pushing for tougher restrictions on wind development in New York’s Article X energy law is asking several north country towns to endorse his recommendations to the state Public Service Commission.
But some supporters of wind development are accusing the attorney, Gary A. Abraham of Allegany, of acting as an undercover lobbyist for anti-wind groups because of his past associations with the Wind Power Ethics Group, Cape Vincent, and the Environmentally Concerned Citizens Organization, Clayton.
By JAEGUN LEE
TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
An environmental attorney who is pushing for tougher restrictions on wind development in New York’s Article X energy law is asking several north country towns to endorse his recommendations to the state Public Service Commission.
But some supporters of wind development are accusing the attorney, Gary A. Abraham of Allegany, of acting as an undercover lobbyist for anti-wind groups because of his past associations with the Wind Power Ethics Group, Cape Vincent, and the Environmentally Concerned Citizens Organization, Clayton.
Developer: We don't need eminent domain
Developer: We don't need eminent domain
Brian Amaral
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
State senators who want to block a the construction of a power pipeline from Quebec to New York City might have just hit a bottleneck of their own.
The legislation that they've introduced would prevent the company from acquiring property by eminent domain (which allows companies to force you to sell them your property; it's much more descriptive in the British description: compulsory purchase). But there's just one problem: The company isn't planning to use eminent domain, said its president, Don Jessome.
More on this story from the Watertown Times
Brian Amaral
TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012
State senators who want to block a the construction of a power pipeline from Quebec to New York City might have just hit a bottleneck of their own.
The legislation that they've introduced would prevent the company from acquiring property by eminent domain (which allows companies to force you to sell them your property; it's much more descriptive in the British description: compulsory purchase). But there's just one problem: The company isn't planning to use eminent domain, said its president, Don Jessome.
More on this story from the Watertown Times
Monday, May 14, 2012
State law favors developers over home rule
State law favors developers over home rule
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
Article X of the Power NY Act draft regulations are up for public comment until May 29. Siting power plants of 25 megawatts or more of all types— nuclear, gas, coal, solar, wind, biofuel, etc. — is now in the hands of a board of five people, all Albany political appointees. The siting process takes one year. It includes transmission lines.
The regulations being drafted by the Public Service Commission need to be scrutinized by all who have worked to remove conflicts of interest and create updated comprehensive plans and zoning regulations to protect people, local and national economies, and the environment.
In general, the issues that have been fought over like setbacks for sound, occupied residences or property lines, low-level vibration, what is an economic study and what comprises decommissioning will be fought out again; but this time the decisions will be made by this new board, not our town boards.
Local laws already can be overruled if deemed “unreasonably burdensome” to the developer. Now developers are pushing for all local laws to be pre-empted entirely.
These are some additional points I feel are unacceptable.
While the Art X regulations state they expect towns to defend their local laws, the intervenor fund cannot be used for litigation. Time periods for public response are inadequately short. Economic impact and property values are ignored. Bird and bat studies happen in less than one year. Decommissioning is only a vague description.
This new draft raises the possibility of eminent domain. Environmental justice is simply a “consideration.” Citizens cannot appeal when a certificate is granted, although developers can appeal if denied.
Given that the regulations say “the needs of or costs to ratepayers “ outweigh the local laws of the host community, the decision of the board becomes a political decision to proceed with a power plant or not. Making new local zoning laws may help us, but it is imperative that we all weigh in now and try to protect what we can.
Hester Chase
Cape Vincent
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012
Article X of the Power NY Act draft regulations are up for public comment until May 29. Siting power plants of 25 megawatts or more of all types— nuclear, gas, coal, solar, wind, biofuel, etc. — is now in the hands of a board of five people, all Albany political appointees. The siting process takes one year. It includes transmission lines.
The regulations being drafted by the Public Service Commission need to be scrutinized by all who have worked to remove conflicts of interest and create updated comprehensive plans and zoning regulations to protect people, local and national economies, and the environment.
In general, the issues that have been fought over like setbacks for sound, occupied residences or property lines, low-level vibration, what is an economic study and what comprises decommissioning will be fought out again; but this time the decisions will be made by this new board, not our town boards.
Local laws already can be overruled if deemed “unreasonably burdensome” to the developer. Now developers are pushing for all local laws to be pre-empted entirely.
These are some additional points I feel are unacceptable.
While the Art X regulations state they expect towns to defend their local laws, the intervenor fund cannot be used for litigation. Time periods for public response are inadequately short. Economic impact and property values are ignored. Bird and bat studies happen in less than one year. Decommissioning is only a vague description.
This new draft raises the possibility of eminent domain. Environmental justice is simply a “consideration.” Citizens cannot appeal when a certificate is granted, although developers can appeal if denied.
Given that the regulations say “the needs of or costs to ratepayers “ outweigh the local laws of the host community, the decision of the board becomes a political decision to proceed with a power plant or not. Making new local zoning laws may help us, but it is imperative that we all weigh in now and try to protect what we can.
Hester Chase
Cape Vincent
Friday, May 11, 2012
Speak out for home rule on wind power
Speak out for home rule on wind power
Letter to the Editor
Watertown Daily Times
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
Perry White’s column regarding efforts by Upstate New York Power Corporation to sell wind-generated power to Fort Drum was revealing.
He reveals the pitfalls of selling energy from an intermittent energy source to a local consumer, the abandonment of underwater transmission from Galloo Island and an antiquated electrical grid, thus exposing the increasingly tenuous nature of the wind industry as they face the loss of taxpayer subsidies.
The fact that an aging grid bottles a significant portion of the intermittent power that wind does generate, as well as the abysmal 25 to 30 percent of nameplate capacity generated at peak operation, shows where the real Achilles heel for the industry is. They can’t operate or compete with current electrical rates, and raise a profit for their shareholders, without subsidies.
Without the capacity for storage, wind-generated power is subject to the intermittent nature of the source. Backup power, from traditional sources, is required, adding costs for the ratepayer.
So without subsidies or an upgraded smart grid, most municipalities, and surely, New York State Energy Research Development Authority and state government should recognize that this industry is revealing itself for what it is — self-serving and sustainable only at the public’s expense, all the while posturing as green and renewable.
Unfortunately, this appears not to be the case. Local land- use regulation under home rule has been removed from the powers granted to municipalities under Article X Power NY legislation (involving power projects generating over 25 megawatts), passed by the Cuomo administration at the 11th hour of the last legislative session.
Assemblywoman Addie Russell, state Sen. Patricia Ritchie, and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush voted against this anti-home rule legislation.
I urge you to familiarize yourself with the travesty this legislation proposes: support of a failing technology, and more importantly, a wholesale removal of the ability for municipalities to form their own siting criteria to protect the health, safety, welfare and property values of their constituents. So far, 12 counties, including St. Lawrence and Jefferson, as well as many towns have passed resolutions opposing this legislation.
Are you content to let the posse in Albany make conditions and decisions that your community will have to live with? Our region’s self-interests will never see the light of day, let alone get a fair, transparent hearing.
The Article X legislation and its particulars are up for public comment. A copy of the legislation can be found at the Public Service Commission’s website: www.dps.ny.gov under electric generating facilities. The deadline for public comments is May 29.
David Duff
Macomb
Letter to the Editor
Watertown Daily Times
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012
Perry White’s column regarding efforts by Upstate New York Power Corporation to sell wind-generated power to Fort Drum was revealing.
He reveals the pitfalls of selling energy from an intermittent energy source to a local consumer, the abandonment of underwater transmission from Galloo Island and an antiquated electrical grid, thus exposing the increasingly tenuous nature of the wind industry as they face the loss of taxpayer subsidies.
The fact that an aging grid bottles a significant portion of the intermittent power that wind does generate, as well as the abysmal 25 to 30 percent of nameplate capacity generated at peak operation, shows where the real Achilles heel for the industry is. They can’t operate or compete with current electrical rates, and raise a profit for their shareholders, without subsidies.
Without the capacity for storage, wind-generated power is subject to the intermittent nature of the source. Backup power, from traditional sources, is required, adding costs for the ratepayer.
So without subsidies or an upgraded smart grid, most municipalities, and surely, New York State Energy Research Development Authority and state government should recognize that this industry is revealing itself for what it is — self-serving and sustainable only at the public’s expense, all the while posturing as green and renewable.
Unfortunately, this appears not to be the case. Local land- use regulation under home rule has been removed from the powers granted to municipalities under Article X Power NY legislation (involving power projects generating over 25 megawatts), passed by the Cuomo administration at the 11th hour of the last legislative session.
Assemblywoman Addie Russell, state Sen. Patricia Ritchie, and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush voted against this anti-home rule legislation.
I urge you to familiarize yourself with the travesty this legislation proposes: support of a failing technology, and more importantly, a wholesale removal of the ability for municipalities to form their own siting criteria to protect the health, safety, welfare and property values of their constituents. So far, 12 counties, including St. Lawrence and Jefferson, as well as many towns have passed resolutions opposing this legislation.
Are you content to let the posse in Albany make conditions and decisions that your community will have to live with? Our region’s self-interests will never see the light of day, let alone get a fair, transparent hearing.
The Article X legislation and its particulars are up for public comment. A copy of the legislation can be found at the Public Service Commission’s website: www.dps.ny.gov under electric generating facilities. The deadline for public comments is May 29.
David Duff
Macomb
Sunday, May 6, 2012
County lawmakers cool on climate plan
Continue reading here-- County lawmakers cool on climate plan
From the daily Courrier Observer
By MARTHA ELLEN
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
CANTON — A climate action plan for St. Lawrence County appears dead after revisions failed to satisfy legislators.
The plan — already tabled several times — failed to make it to the floor for discussion at a recent committee meeting when it did not receive a second.
From the daily Courrier Observer
By MARTHA ELLEN
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
CANTON — A climate action plan for St. Lawrence County appears dead after revisions failed to satisfy legislators.
The plan — already tabled several times — failed to make it to the floor for discussion at a recent committee meeting when it did not receive a second.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Massena supervisor says no nukes now
Continue reading here-- Massena supervisor says no nukes now
Daily Courier Observer
The Watertown Daily Times
By BRIAN HAYDEN
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012
MASSENA - Supervisor Joseph D. Gray is no longer pursuing a Massena nuclear power plant, but Mayor James F. Hidy still is.
Mr. Gray said he is “taking a step back” from siting a nuclear plant somewhere in the area. In January 2011, he and Mr. Hidy held a joint press conference to announce their idea. At the time, they cited federally guaranteed loans and an ensuing economic boom as reasons to pursue the project.
Daily Courier Observer
The Watertown Daily Times
By BRIAN HAYDEN
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012
MASSENA - Supervisor Joseph D. Gray is no longer pursuing a Massena nuclear power plant, but Mayor James F. Hidy still is.
Mr. Gray said he is “taking a step back” from siting a nuclear plant somewhere in the area. In January 2011, he and Mr. Hidy held a joint press conference to announce their idea. At the time, they cited federally guaranteed loans and an ensuing economic boom as reasons to pursue the project.
Ogdensburg port access road construction begins
Continue reading here-- Ogdensburg port access road construction begins
Daily Courier Observer
The Watertown Daily Times
By BRIAN KIDWELL
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
Construction is under way at the port of Ogdensburg of an $1.8 million access road that, officials say, will enable the Paterson Street facility to handle oversized cargo.
Contractors have been on site near the port at Wall Street since late last month. Their work will be done Sept. 30, according to Wade A. Davis, executive director of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, which owns the maritime facility on the St. Lawrence River.
Daily Courier Observer
The Watertown Daily Times
By BRIAN KIDWELL
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
Construction is under way at the port of Ogdensburg of an $1.8 million access road that, officials say, will enable the Paterson Street facility to handle oversized cargo.
Contractors have been on site near the port at Wall Street since late last month. Their work will be done Sept. 30, according to Wade A. Davis, executive director of the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, which owns the maritime facility on the St. Lawrence River.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
GOVERNOR CUOMO NOMINATES JOHN KOELMEL TO NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Continue reading here-- Cuomo recommends banker as chairman
Saugerties, NY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today nominated John Koelmel, the President & CEO of First Niagara Financial Group Inc., to serve on the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees. The Governor also recommended Mr. Koelmel as next Chai"With decades of experience in key leadership and management positions with major private sector organizations, John Koelmel has the expertise needed to be a strong and effective voice on the NYPA Board of Trustees," Governor Cuomo said. "NYPA plays a key role providing low-cost, clean power to homeowners and businesses across the state, helping create jobs and grow our economy. I believe John's corporate experience and Western New York roots will be an asset to NYPA's continued work to fuel the state's economic recovery."
Saugerties, NY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today nominated John Koelmel, the President & CEO of First Niagara Financial Group Inc., to serve on the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees. The Governor also recommended Mr. Koelmel as next Chai"With decades of experience in key leadership and management positions with major private sector organizations, John Koelmel has the expertise needed to be a strong and effective voice on the NYPA Board of Trustees," Governor Cuomo said. "NYPA plays a key role providing low-cost, clean power to homeowners and businesses across the state, helping create jobs and grow our economy. I believe John's corporate experience and Western New York roots will be an asset to NYPA's continued work to fuel the state's economic recovery."
Anti-wind summer residents controlling town
Anti-wind summer residents controlling town
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
Over the years Cape Vincent has been taken over by the wealthy summer homeowners, who have changed the financial base for our school aid. Summer residents were convinced to change their electoral vote to Cape Vincent by anti-wind people. Today our town board, Planning Board and Zoning Board are all run by non-native citizens of Cape Vincent who are against wind.
They are now in the process of drafting new zoning laws and comprehensive plans to meet their needs. They are overly burdensome with large setbacks and stringent restrictions made largely by emotions, not facts. Even though the Zogby poll and the Jefferson County survey showed that the larger percentage of citizens were in favor of wind, the antis just don’t want them!
For years our farmers in Cape Vincent have been struggling, and wind turbines would help them financially with clean green energy.
A wind farm in Cape Vincent would help the economy by lowering taxes to encourage new homeowners, help our struggling school system from losing our elementary school, provide jobs for many and still be able to keep our lake and river as a recreational resort — a win-win solution.
I have been a member of Voters for Wind for seven years promoting clean green energy. I am not a recipient for a turbine, but wholly support wind for a much-needed clean green energy solution, for the health and welfare of all.
Marlene Burton
Cape Vincent
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
Over the years Cape Vincent has been taken over by the wealthy summer homeowners, who have changed the financial base for our school aid. Summer residents were convinced to change their electoral vote to Cape Vincent by anti-wind people. Today our town board, Planning Board and Zoning Board are all run by non-native citizens of Cape Vincent who are against wind.
They are now in the process of drafting new zoning laws and comprehensive plans to meet their needs. They are overly burdensome with large setbacks and stringent restrictions made largely by emotions, not facts. Even though the Zogby poll and the Jefferson County survey showed that the larger percentage of citizens were in favor of wind, the antis just don’t want them!
For years our farmers in Cape Vincent have been struggling, and wind turbines would help them financially with clean green energy.
A wind farm in Cape Vincent would help the economy by lowering taxes to encourage new homeowners, help our struggling school system from losing our elementary school, provide jobs for many and still be able to keep our lake and river as a recreational resort — a win-win solution.
I have been a member of Voters for Wind for seven years promoting clean green energy. I am not a recipient for a turbine, but wholly support wind for a much-needed clean green energy solution, for the health and welfare of all.
Marlene Burton
Cape Vincent
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