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It would seem there is a need
It would seem there is a need to explore the human relationship with the sound energy emitted from turbines. The DEP and the wind developer seek data that relates to a threshold limit set prior to erection of the wind turbine project. What science needs to explore is whether the threshold limits are adequate to protect people from adverse conditions due to exposed sound energy.
Although, the DEP seeks to further it's knowledge along this line of science, it has inadequate funds to do so.
It just may be the citizens of Roxbury will have to conduct a scientific sound assessment, utilizing a private, independent acoustical engineering firm devoted to such analysis.
The funding for this can be initiated at the annual town meeting by establishing a budget item to cover estimated costs.
Because the wind project valuation will be proportionately larger than any other existing property valuation in Roxbury, most of the money needed for a thorough sound assessment will come from the property tax obligation from the project.
The developers could develop " a good neighbor " policy by assisting the town in bringing in the best scientific analysis available.
This is an extremely local
This is an extremely local problem with a need of local mechanism to address it.
The DEP protocol of handling noise issues was offered by the wind developer during the application process and is full of holes, which was either intentional or unforeseen.
The town needs to have record of these complaints and a follow-through procedure. This means acquisition of data and associated costs. The townspeople have a means to create funding for such a study through property taxation and a town warrant article. The Town Meeting occurs in March and the assessed value of this project occurs April 1st.
It is mandatory that the town start action on facing this problem right away before their credibility of acting on behalf of the health and welfare of the citizens is destroyed.
The right for a citizen to
The right for a citizen to vote by written ballot shall never be over-ruled by a select few. Gill, once, signed a petition while seeking election for selectman and stated such.
Crony capitalism is a term
Crony capitalism is a term describing a capitalist economy in which success in business depends on close relationships between business people and government officials.
Most people don't see this as " Good Old American Principles " , but many, with money in hand, would seem to display a sort of pride in this device of profit that furthers the burden on the average person.
It worked at Kibby, NRCM says it will work in Woodstock
The Spruce Mountain Wind Project in Western Maine has been approved by the Department of Environmental Protection. The town of Woodstock will benefit from a number of tangible benefits including a conservation easement of 1,000 acres on the project site