Monthly Archives: October 2016
Selectboard to oppose Swanton Wind
Saint Albans Messenger; October 5, 2016 Town officials intend to speak at hearings By TOM BENTON Messenger Staff Writer SWANTON — The Swanton selectboard plans to appear before the Public Service Board (PSB), opposing the Swanton Wind Project. “Everybody knows … Continue reading
What’s it going to be Vermont? Our natural beauty or greed?
Saint Albans Messenger; October 4, 2016 What is it going to be Vermont? Our natural beauty. The mountains and ridge lines that we call home. The beauty our ancestors enjoyed as they worked this land. The beauty that draws thousands … Continue reading
Mr. Belisle I have four simple questions on wind project
Saint Albans Messenger; October 1, 2016 I read with interest Mr. Belisle’s letter to the editor (“Scott wrong to pander to state’s anti-wind minority… 9/27/16). I have 4 simple questions for Mr. Belisle. 1). Is there proof that anti-wind is … Continue reading
Belisle’s math wrong; 5-1 is a majority against wind, not for
Saint Albans Messenger; September 29, 2016 Travis Belisle seems to be catching on to the fact that the MAJORITY of Vermont residents are anti-industrial wind and he is attempting to rationalize a project that few people want, (including power companies) … Continue reading
Scott’s stance on wind power is why we’re supporting him
Saint Albans Messenger; September 27, 2016 Phil Scott not only cares deeply about Vermont, but the Vermonters who live here. That is the number one reason I am voting for Phil. He knows the importance of public servants being held … Continue reading
Scott wrong to pander to state’s anti-wind minority
Saint Albans Messenger; September 26, 2016 As a long-time community-minded local businessman whose family businesses have been employing fellow Vermonters for decades, doing the right thing for the environment and the Vermont economy is not new to me. In the … Continue reading
Ironic that Rep. Gamache denied access to hearing
Saint Albans Messenger; September 23, 2016 This week I attended the ribbon cutting/ground breaking ceremony for the Deerfield Wind project in the Green Mountain National Forest. Ironic that this event was held on public land on a public road, but … Continue reading