The funds, explained Conservation Commission chairman Sarah Lachance, are part of a federal stimulus package given to the state.

"It offers opportunities for municipalities and schools for community demonstration projects up to $50,000 with a 20 percent match," Lachance said.

The approximate cost for two wind turbines for the town is $48,000, she said, with the town needing to match around $9,200.

Town Manager Larry Mead the town has that money to spend.

"There's revenue fund in existence for 10 years that was originally established for conservation efforts," he said. "I can't imagine a better conservation effort than this." Lachance said the turbines would generate a minimum of 5,400 kilowatts a year. At current Central Maine Power rates, that would be a savings of $754 a year for each turbine.

"I think it's a great idea," said board chairman Allen Daggett, who asked where, specifically, the turbines would be located.

Lachance explained that one would be located on a spit of land just inside the police department parking lot on route 9, while an exact location had yet to be chosen for the second turbine. Lachance said locating both at the police station would enable school groups to come on trips to see the turbines.

Lachance also said the town is working with the same company that put up the turbine for former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, at Walker's Point.

For his part, Police Chief Joe Bruni said he was thrilled to have the turbines located at the police station.

"We do have the largest electric bill in town, with our computers, radios, and the air conditioning we have to run," Bruni said.

"We're very excited about it," he quipped. "Maybe we can turn the heat on earlier this year."