Author Archives:

If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, click the link below to view the full hearing of the Energy & Technology Committee February 3rd Public Hearing (length 5 hours 52 minutes). http://ct-n.com/ondemand.asp?ID=6227 Those from Colebrook who testified (in … Continue reading →

Prior to the hearings, the citizens groups FairWindCT and Save Prospect held a press conference http://www.wfsb.com/news/26728124/detail.html which you can watch here:  http://vimeo.com/19609630 Legislative web page with written testimony: http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/CommDocTmy.asp?comm_code=ET&date=02/03/2011 Not everyone who submitted testimony or signed up to speak did … Continue reading →

For Immediate Release. February 2, 2011 3:30 PM Save Prospect Corp. and FairWindCT, two community groups representing the residents of Prospect and Colebrook respectively, are holding a press conference tomorrow, Thursday, February 3rd at 2:00 PM in the Legislative Office … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Click Here to read Article

Click Here to Read Article

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).