Monthly Archives: October 2015

Saint Albans Messenger; October 29, 2015 By MATHEW PREEDOM Messenger Correspondent SWANTON – Swanton Wind has met challenges in recent months from Vermont utilities and the Department of Public Service that seek to add another hurdle to its permitting process. … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 26, 2015 For the past 27 summers, my family and I have been blessed to call Fairfield Pond our summer home. The pond’s natural beauty and serenity have provided us with a lifetime of cherished memories. … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 26, 2015 When Mr. Renewables says large solar and wind projects proposed for Vermont are too big and should not proceed, you know the political landscape has changed. Mr. Renewables is Gov. Peter Shumlin, and the … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 26, 2015 By Messenger Staff MONTPELIER — The Rutland Herald on Saturday reported that Gov. Peter Shumlin is opposing a group of large-scale solar projects – including two in Franklin County – as being too big … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 17/18, 2015 On October 12, 2015 the Fairfield Selectboard held an informational meeting with the residents of Fairfield. About 50 people attended. A good turnout for a small community, on a Monday night and a holiday … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 16, 2015 The recent article in the Messenger by Sandra Levin, an associate with Conservation Law Foundation, is a joke and bordering on delusional. Ms. Levin states: “Key benefit to more renewable energy, like wind and … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 16, 2015 This review is intended to educate the public on the concerns and eventualities of the implementation of Wind Turbine energy on the health and welfare of those who will live close by and within … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 15, 2015  Over the past few months I have read in the newspapers and listened to the radio about the controversy over wind turbines and solar panels in Vermont and elsewhere. My commentary today is not … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 10/11, 2015 We carefully deliberate as we elect our state and county officials and we look to them to implement and develop policy that puts our best interest to heart. Our local officials move forward with … Continue reading →

Saint Albans Messenger; October 10/11, 2015 Vermont needs a competitive, winning energy policy. Every winning team has to recruit good players. But our “management” only wants “players” (wind, solar) who perform a quarter of the time, but take up our … Continue reading →