CHAUMONT - The town will give the public one last opportunity Saturday to comment on its new wind law before voting on the proposed changes that would practically ban wind farms in Lyme.

The draft law argues commercial turbines "eliminate the opportunity to enjoy the quiet surroundings that are characteristic of the region" and can "adversely affect the value of surrounding, non-participating properties."

And because these structures represent "significant potential aesthetic impacts because of their large size, noise, lighting, shadow flicker effects and other related issues," the law imposes strict restrictions on where they can be placed and how loud they can... [continue via Web link]