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.

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