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Panel Speaks on Wind Farm Proposal Flaws

By DAN SULLIVAN
SPRINGFIELD

Last Tuesday, January 24, a public information meeting was held at the Springfield Community Center to inform area residents about issues surrounding the proposed wind energy project in the towns of Warren, Springfield and Stark—Stark Wind, as it is called locally.

A panel of three presenters comprised of Keith Schue of Cherry Valley, Jonathan Knauth of Litchfield and Steve Helmin of Glen was moderated by Nicole Dillingham, retired attorney and environmental activist. In her opening remarks, Dillingham pointed out what she believes to be a major issue with the environmental review of the project. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement omitted the Town of Springfield’s local law, she said, which specifically bans such projects.

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