Tuesday, May 29, 2012

NNU WILL HAVE A VIEWING OF THE MOVIE WINDFALL! 
ON JUNE 1ST, AT 7:00 PM, AT THE NEWARK STREET SCHOOL.
SENATOR BENNING WILL BE OUR GUEST SPEAKER AT THIS EVENT.

DUE TO COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS, THE  VIEWING OF THE MOVIE IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, HOWEVER ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND SENATOR BENNING'S TALK.

FOR THOSE WHO WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND BEN LUCE'S PRESENTATION: SHOULD VT'S RIDGES BE USED FOR WIND POWER DEVELOPMENT? , YOU WILL FIND IT UNDER 'DOWNLOADS'.
Vermont is no place for 'Big Wind'
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/05/30/vermont-is-no-place-for-big-wind/

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Dozens of Protesters in Newark Gave Wind Developer a Message
http://orleanscountyrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=7&SubSectionID=32&ArticleID=24621&TM=29503.97

We're so scary! ;-)
"The developer hired 'two' sheriffs to oversee the event."

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

ANR Cites Concerns Over Possible Wind Project
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/05/23/northeast-kingdom-anr-cites-concerns-over-possible-wind-project/
OPINION: Mass DEP Complicit in Neglect
http://falmouth.patch.com/articles/opinion-mass-dep-complicit-in-neglect

"The noise elements emitted by a wind turbine too close to residents are those same ‘Enhanced Interrogation Techniques’ passively employed on terrorist detainees in GITMO. Symptomatic health complaints made by residents are similar to detainees enduring prolonged exposure to these type of elements."

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Seneca Mountain Wind is also hosting an 'informational' Open House on May 24th between 5:30 & 8:30 PM at the Brighton Town Hall Gym. If possible, NNU members should attend to support our Brighton/Ferdinand neighbors!

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Ben Luce Ph. D., Assistant Professor of Physics and Sustainability Studies, will be the guest speaker at the next NNU meeting on May 25th, at 7:00 PM, at the Newark Street School gym. Please bring snacks and drinks to share! Folks from our neighboring towns are invited to attend!

Friday, May 18, 2012

The Newark Planning Commission Documents submitted to the PSB are posted under 'Downloads'.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

This is the study that Eolian is handing out to Newark residents to refute concerns about the health effects of industrial wind turbines:

Wind Turbine Health Impact Study: Report of Independent Expert Panel January 2012
http://www.mass.gov/dep/energy/wind/turbine_impact_study.pdf

(FILE IT IN THE ROUND FILE!)

These are the most recent reports by the DEP that contradict the earlier study:

Mass DEP Recommends Shut Down of Wind Turbine
http://www.wamc.org/post/mass-dep-recommends-shut-down-wind-turbine


State: Falmouth's Wind 1 is too loud
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120516/NEWS/205160320

Mass. moves to shut turbine over noise levels Step may boost wind-power foes

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Attention NNU members: Please review the Mission Statement posted under 'About', we will be voting to amend, or accept it, at our next meeting, on 5/18.
NNU met the Public Service Board deadline!
Review the Summary of the Newark Petition Opposing the MET Tower Project Results under 'Downloads'.
Derby Line Wind Opposed Board Seeks Legal Help
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/05/15/derby-line-wind-opposed-board-seeks-legal-help/

Monday, May 14, 2012

Amateur Hour In Frankfort
http://realwindinfoforme.com/blog/amateur-hour-in-frankfort/

[Note to Jack Kenworthy: Before you take your sideshow to the next town, you might want to remove that slide from the Power Point Presentation where you gloat about specifically targeting towns that are unprotected and don’t have many regulations in place…. David Corrigan, Real Wind Info for ME]
VEC Board President: Northern Vermont Economy Is Growing
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/05/14/vec-board-president-northern-vermont-economy-is-growing/

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Newark Neighbors United would like to extend our gratitude to Senator Jane Kitchel for speaking at our meeting last night; we appreciate Senator Kitchel's giving of her time and support!

Friday, May 11, 2012

"NORTHEASTERN" PASS?

2012 Vermont Long‐Range Transmission Plan—Public Review Draft, April 2012
http://www.velco.com/LongRange/Documents/2012LRTP_publicreviewdraft_asposted1.pdf

The northern portion of the state, where the wind generation potential is relatively high, lacks sufficient transmission to accommodate additional utility‐scale generation and the addition of new, utility‐scale projects will likely require transmission reinforcements.

2012 Vermont Long‐Range Transmission Plan—Public Review Draft, April 2012 | Page 37
Alert!
Eolian is hosting an Open House, at the Newark Street School, Wednesday, May 23rd, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Wind Project In Northwestern Vt. Gets New Investor
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/94467/wind-project-in-northwestern-vt-gets-new-investor/

Thursday, May 10, 2012

URGENT!
Please send an email expressing your concerns regarding the documented health effects caused by industrial wind installations to, Dr. Bill Irwin: william.irwin@state.vt.us
He is the head of Radiological and Toxicological Sciences programs at the VT Dept. of Health; insist that they protect the health and well-being of its citizens!
In the Game
http://newportvermontdailyexpress.com/content/game
Quebec Renewable Energy Group Opposes Derby Line Wind
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/05/10/quebec-renewable-energy-group-opposes-derby-line-wind/
Big Wind Blows Into Brighton
http://newportvermontdailyexpress.com/content/big-wind-blows-brighton

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Welch Testifies For Wind Tax Credits
http://orleanscountyrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=14&SubSectionID=113&ArticleID=23398

Please Contact Congressman Welch's office and request that he stop supporting the Production Tax Credit: http://www.house.gov/formwelch/issue_subscribe.htm

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Newark: Group Opposes Possible Wind Farm
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/05/01/newark-group-opposes-possible-wind-farm/
Newark MET Tower Petition
A petition for Newark residents/landowners is available under downloads. If you haven't signed it yet, please print and sign it, and bring it to the next NNU meeting, on May 4th, at 7:00 pm, at the Newark Street School.