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Proposed turbine regulations blown away
PROSPECT — The Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday rejected proposed regulations for industrial grade wind turbines in town, citing reasons that included they’re too restrictive. The commission voted, 5-0, to deny the proposal submitted by seven neighbors for industrial grade wind turbines, those 1 megawatt or smaller. Among those neighbors was Timothy Reilly,... »
Save Prospect rescinds call for town reimbursement
PROSPECT — Save Prospect Corp. has retracted its request for the town to reimburse it for expenses incurred in the fight against industrial wind turbines in Prospect. Save Prospect President Tim Reilly submitted a letter to Prospect Town Council Chair Tom Galvin Tuesday explaining the group did not wish to create any further division... »
Save Prospect wants town to help pay legal bills
PROSPECT — After a lengthy fight against the Wind Prospect project, Save Prospect Corp. has racked up some hefty legal fees. According to Save Prospect President Tim Reilly, the group’s legal fees have exceeded $125,000 and may be closer to $140,000. The fees include $58,000 in payments for lawyers and $54,000 for expert witnesses.... »
Wind farm foes rally at siting council office
PROSPECT — A local group opposed to a West Hartford company’s proposal to build two wind turbines off New Haven Road assembled Thursday afternoon outside the Connecticut Siting Council’s New Britain headquarters to demand some answers. About 60 residents attended the rally to demand to know why the siting council failed to substantially mention... »
Save Prospect Corp. calls for investigation of BNE loan
A group of Prospect residents dedicated to defeating two, proposed commercial wind turbines in town has claimed that a loan given to BNE Energy for the project was approved under false pretenses. The group is now calling on Attorney General George Jepsen to investigate the matter. Save Prospect Corp. President Tim Reilly filed a... »
Siting Council hears pleas
PROSPECT — Supporters and opponents of Wind Prospect finally got their chance to plead their case before the Siting Council. The Connecticut Siting Council came to Prospect last week to get a first-hand look at the site for two proposed wind turbines off of Kluge Road. “This gives us an idea what’s here-wetlands, vistas-all those things... »
Hearing on wind turbine moratorium draws blusterous crowd
HARTFORD – Don Quixote may not need to do battle with his hulking giants anytime soon if opponents of proposed wind turbine projects in Prospect and Colebrook have their way. A new bill before the General Assembly’s Energy and Technology Committee would stall wind turbine projects until the Connecticut Siting Council adopts regulations specific... »
Industrial wind turbines not safe for residential neighborhoods
A group of residents in the town of Prospect is facing the prospect of their lives changing irrevocably if BNE Energy succeeds in having its petition to build two industrial wind turbines granted by the Connecticut Siting Council. Their lives will be changed because their safety and health will be put at risk and... »