CANCELLED!

Attention hunters, camp owners, and wildlife lovers: Brighton Ridge Protectors is hosting an informal discussion with local fish and wildlife experts, on Nov. 29th, at the American Legion, in Island Pond, from 6-9 PM.

Panel to tackle thorny divisions over wind, solar projects in Vermont
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/30/panel-to-tackle-thorny-divisions-over-wind-solar-projects-in-vermont/

A divided Supreme Court upholds Lowell Wind permits
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/26/a-divided-supreme-court-upholds-lowell-wind-permits/

Lowell Six appeal: Trial judge refuses to acquit protesters or dismiss charges
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/26/lowell-six-appeal-trial-judge-refuses-to-acquit-protesters-or-dismiss-charges/

Windmill plans tied up
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/26/windmill-plans-tied-up/

The Caledonian Record: DPS Backs Newark’s Amended Town Plan http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/the-caledonian-record-dps-backs-newarks-amended-town-plan/

Amos: A controversy of gigantic proportions
http://vtdigger.org/2012/10/23/amos-a-controversy-of-gigantic-proportions/

The Caledonian Record: Hawk Rock Holdings Sues Town of Newark Over Amended Town Plan
http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/the-caledonian-record-hawk-rock-holdings-sues-town-of-newark-over-amended-town-plan/

Three strikes....
See 'Downloads'!

Bat permit issued for First Wind
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/23/bat-permit-issued-for-first-wind/

Sheffield wind project gets bat permit
http://www.wcax.com/story/19880685/vermont-wind-project-gets-bat-permit

Burlington Free Press: Turbines heading to Georgia Mountain ridgeline http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/burlington-free-press-turbines-heading-to-georgia-mountain-ridgeline/

Vermont Supreme Court dismisses challenges to Lowell wind project
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/20/vermont-supreme-court-dismisses-challenges-to-lowell-wind-project/

Sheffield family's concerns over wind project noise see independent monitoring installed
http://www.windaction.org/news/36363

Wind Promotion 101: “let’s shame the older generation into doing this”
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/19/wind-promotion-101-lets-shame-the-older-generation-into-doing-this/

Conservation Groups Call for Changes at Nation's Most Deadly Wind Power Development
http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/releases/121017.html

State defends Newark in wind energy case
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/18/state-defends-newark-in-wind-energy-case/

View Public Service Department Memorandum under 'Downloads'.

Caledonian-Record: DPS Lawyer Says Windham Town Plan Should Cease MET Tower Plan
http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/caledonian-record-dps-lawyer-says-windham-town-plan-should-cease-met-tower-plan/

Developer: State’s wind project stance creates troubling precedent 
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/17/slippery-slope-developer-states-wind-project-stance-creates-troubling-precedent/

Docket #7867 Status Conference

In Re: Application of Seneca Mountain Wind LLC, for authority, pursuant to 30 V.S.A. §§ 246 and 248, to install four temporary meteorological stations, two in the Town of Brighton, Vermont, and one each in the Towns of Ferdinand and Newark, Vermont

Before Bridgette Remington, Esq., Hearing Officer

Location:  Public Service Board Hearing Room, Third Floor, People's United Bank Building, 112 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont

Developer Presses For Meteorological Tower, Despite Opposition
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96239/developer-presses-for-meteorological-tower-despite/

DPS Backs Windham In Wind Project Opposition
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96228/dps-backs-windham-in-wind-project-opposition/

Moratorium makes sense
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/15/moratorium-makes-sense/

Wind protesters take it to the Statehouse
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/16/wind-protesters-take-it-to-the-statehouse/

Protesters declare wind projects harmful to Vermont
http://blogs.burlingtonfreepress.com/politics/2012/10/12/10594/

Protesters say wind power will harm Vermont http://www.wcax.com/story/19808488/protesters-say-wind-power-will-harm-vermont

Hundreds Deliver Loud and Large Message on Wind Projects http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/story/19808574/hundreds-deliver-loud-and-large-message-on-wind-projects

Protesters Voice Opposition To Big Wind Projects
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96222/protesters-voice-opposition-to-big-wind-projects/

Hundreds rally against big wind projects
Protesters deliver special message to governor
http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new-york/burlington/Hundreds-rally-against-big-wind-projects/-/8869880/16970754/-/akn72az/-/index.html

Protestors throng to statehouse lawn to oppose industrial wind
http://vtdigger.org/2012/10/12/protestors-throng-to-statehouse-lawn-to-oppose-industrial-wind/

Campaign for Vermont: State can maintain low carbon footprint and reduce electric costs
http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/october/campaign-vermont-state-can-maintain-low-carbon-footprint-and-reduce-electric-costs

Press Release: Hundreds Rally to Say “Big Wind Brings Harm To Vermont”
http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/press-release-hundreds-rally-to-say-big-wind-brings-harm-to-vermont/

Certificate of Public Harm
http://energizevermont.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/CertificateOfHarm.pdf

State: Reject wind testing in Windham
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/12/state-reject-wind-testing-in-windham/

Wind Turbines Take Steep Toll On Birds And Bats
http://www.voanews.com/content/wind-turbines-take-steep-toll-on-birds-and-bats/1524387.html

Milton Independent: PSB to hear Georgia Wind violations
http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/milton-independent-psb-to-hear-georgia-wind-violations/

PSD tells PSB to respect Windham's Town Plan & reject Met Towers https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21865226/windham_docs/7905%20-%202012.10.09%20-%20PSD%20Comments%20re%20Application-2.pdf

FYI: "Atlantic Wind" is Iberdrola.

Iberdrola to shed European assets
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/09/iberdrola-to-shed-european-assets/

Lowell wind – PSB changes noise compensation plans
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/10/lowell-wind-psb-changes-noise-compensation-plans/

Pittsford wants wind moratorium
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/10/pittsford-wants-wind-moratorium/

Newark Neighbors United, would like to thank the Caledonia and Orange Co., Candidates: Joe Benning - Senate R, David Dill - Senate R, Steve Amos - Senate D, Jane Kitchel - Senate D, and Bill Johnson - House R, for attending the debate.

Castleton Considers Ban On Industrial-Scale Wind
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96166/castleton-considers-ban-on-industrial-scale-wind/

GOP candidates Brock, Scott back wind-project moratorium
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/08/gop-candidates-brock-scott-back-wind-project-moratorium/

Caledonian-Record: Chronicle Publisher Tackles Weighty Wind Debate In Book http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/caledonian-record-chronicle-publisher-tackles-weighty-wind-debate-in-book/

Caledonian-Record: Eolian CEO: Too Early For Town-Wide Vote http://energizevermont.org/2012/10/caledonian-record-eolian-ceo-too-early-for-town-wide-vote/

The battle over wind power on Vt. ridgelines
http://www.wcax.com/story/19749798/the-battle-over-wind-power-on-vt-ridgelines

Wind power sharply divides Vermonters
http://www.wcax.com/story/19735773/wind-power-sharply-divides-vermonters
 

New Vt. Commission To Review Energy Projects
http://www.vpr.net/news_detail/96130/new-vt-commission-to-review-energy-projects/

Vermont conservation groups welcome energy generation siting commission
http://www.vermontbiz.com/news/october/vermont-conservation-groups-welcome-energy-generation-siting-commission

Governor: Time for fresh look at how Vermont sites energy projects
http://www.wind-watch.org/news/2012/10/03/governor-time-for-fresh-look-at-how-vermont-sites-energy-projects/

Wind supporters, opponents square off in Brighton
http://www.wcax.com/story/19725323/wind-supporters-opponents-square-off-in-brighton

Thanks to all who donated to and assisted at, Saturday's Fundraiser and congratulations to all of the raffle winners!