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Wind project not without its controversy
It's either a great blessing or a total mess, depending which side you talk to.
For every argument supporting or against local wind energy development, there's seemingly an equally strident counterpoint.
It's been no different over the past four years regarding the High Sheldon Wind Farm. The sparring included vocal debate and a failed lawsuit by some residents opposing the project.
May 16, 2009
by Matt Surtel
in The Daily News
SHELDON -- It's either a great blessing or a total mess, depending which side you talk to.
For every argument supporting or against local wind energy development, there's seemingly an equally strident counterpoint.
It's been no different over the past four years regarding the High Sheldon Wind Farm. The sparring included vocal debate and a failed lawsuit by some residents opposing the project.
Supporters and opponents are still at odds. Some cite the wind farm's elimination of most town taxes, while others believe the savings aren't worth the other costs, in terms of environment and visual effect.
The differing viewpoints have continued even... [continue via Web link]
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