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Renewable Energy Project Proposal Causes Stir in Springfield

By DAN SULLIVAN
SPRINGFIELD

The Towns of Stark, Warren and Springfield are included in the proposed New Leaf Stark 1 and Stark 2 Wind Farm project, encompassing more than 400 acres across the three towns. Last week, on consecutive nights, the Towns of Springfield and Stark held regular meetings during which the dominant topic was the project. Both meetings were well attended, and the prevailing sentiment among the public at both was in opposition to the project.

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