Monthly Archives: January 2011

Great News!

The Energy and Technology Committee has scheduled a HEARING for next THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3 on a bill to create regulations about siting wind projects. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND THE HEARING IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO SPEAK … Continue reading

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An Act Concerning the Siting of Certain Commercial Wind Projects

House Bill 5210: An act concerning the siting of certain commercial wind projects. To require the Connecticut Siting Council to adopt regulations concerning the siting of certain wind projects that consider the public’s health and safety. Introduced by: Rep. Vickie … Continue reading

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Town of Colebrook Planning & Zoning Commission Notice of Public Hearing

The Colebrook Planning & Zoning Commission shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7PM in Colebrook Town Hall, 562 Colebrook Road, Colebrook to consider the following: Proposed amendment to the Zoning Regulations to impose a 12 … Continue reading

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An open letter to Colebrook from FairWindCt

FairWindCT organized quickly in December, 2010, after BNE Energy submitted 2 applications to the Connecticut Siting Council for wind farms in Colebrook.  We were shocked to learn that 6 huge wind turbines standing as much as 492 feet tall – … Continue reading

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Legislative committee moves to draft a new energy reform bill

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Stop & Shop goes green with fuel cell technology

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Public Hearing Scheduled

First, thank you for your support through letters, emails, calls, and petition signing! There will be a public hearing on the BNE applications for Colebrook, held locally. The applications will be combined into one hearing (see dates below).

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Colebrook Property Owners Oppose Wind Project on Public Health Grounds

COLEBROOK, CT – Jan. 19, 2011 – Two Colebrook medical professionals with property abutting the proposed BNE Energy commercial wind turbine project have applied for Party status to the project application with the Connecticut Siting Council (www.ct.gov/csc), citing credible concerns … Continue reading

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MA Senators hold off passage of Wind Energy Siting Reform Act

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01/11/2011: Request for Party Status to CSC from FairWindCT Legal Counsel

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