Monthly Archives: August 2015

Rocky Ridge wind fair and heeding public concerns

Saint Albans Messenger; August 20, 2015 From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, a “Wind Fair” will take place on Rocky Ridge Road off Rt. 105 in Swanton, just a short distance from the intersection of Rts. 105 and … Continue reading

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You say you will help, but you haven’t. Will you now?

Saint Albans Messenger; August 20, 2015 Dear Mr. Recchia: I read with some interest the recent article in the St. Albans Messenger about the proposed wind project in Swanton and the effects on property values. I was particularly surprised to … Continue reading

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Vt.’s energy outlaws

Saint Albans Messenger  Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Mark Whitworth Scofflaw (noun): A violator who mocks or ridicules the law. Anybody who has ever objected to a “renewable” energy project in Vermont knows that the deck is stacked in favor of … Continue reading

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Pledge to wind, solar leaves us at mercy of Swanton wind project

Saint Albans Messenger Letter to the Editor  August 13, 2015 The proposed industrial wind factory for the Ridgeline along 105 and Swanton/Saint Albans is nothing more than a developer (Travis, Ashley, Gerry Belisle) and a consulting firm(Martha Staskus of VERA) … Continue reading

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Swanton Wind turbine’s impact requires serious consideration

Saint Albans Messenger Letter to the Editor  August 5, 2015 This is in response to Paul Martin’s letter to the editor. You are right that no agent can advise at this point the effect of property values but seem to … Continue reading

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Georgia Wind turbine neighbor responds to realtor’s letter

Saint Albans Messenger Letter to the Editor  August 4, 2015 This letter is in response to realtor Paul Martin’s letter to the editor regarding the impact of turbines on the value of neighbor’s properties. Mr. Martin left out some very … Continue reading

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