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DEP tests seep near Hoosac Wind Farm turbine, finds ground water and no oil
February 12, 2013 by Phil Demers in North Adams Transcript

The concerns of a nearby resident led to four sampling tests being taken recently from a seepage near one of the Hoosac Wind Farm's turbines. The consensus says a four-foot long, one-inch deep pool of a suspicious-looking liquid is benign -- made up of groundwater, sediment and organic materials.

Also filed under [ Pollution]

Hoosac Wind Neighbors Complain of Turbine Noise
February 12, 2013 by Tammy Daniels in iBerkshires

Berne said the amplitude of the noise depends on the strength of the wind and its direction The wildlife has disappeared around his home, he said, and the humming and strobe-light effect of the blades wakes his grandchildren. ..."You just can't get away from them, they're constantly going," said Rosalyn Mullette, 75. "We're concerned about the future and being able to stay in this home."

Also filed under [ Impact on People]

Turbine case in hands of judge
February 5, 2013 by Sean Teehan in Cape Cod Times

In the suit, six plaintiffs - all Falmouth residents who live near two turbines at the wastewater treatment facility on Blacksmith Shop Road - are challenging a 2011 ruling by the town's zoning board of appeals that affirmed building commissioner Eladio Gore's approval of the turbine without a special permit.

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Turbine plan surprised them, residents say; Indian Pond neighbors call project detrimental
March 7, 2012 by Christine Legere in Boston Globe

With generally favorable press and its cluster of five wind turbines up and visible to travelers on Route 3, the town of Kingston has gained wide attention as a model of green energy in Massachusetts. But some property owners in a high-end neighborhood near the power generators complain the green label was earned at their expense.

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Lightolier wind turbine dominates landscape at 415-feet high
February 1, 2012 by Beth Perdue in South Coast Today

At about 40 stories from base to blade tip, the turbine is the tallest structure in the city and one of the largest turbines in the state, taller even than the two turbines under construction in nearby Fairhaven.

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Wampanoags try to stop giant wind farm
July 8, 2011 by Ryan Abbott in Courthouse New Service

"The Tribe depends on Nantucket Sound for food, jobs, spiritual ceremonies, and cultural continuity, and the Sound is essential to the Tribe's religious ceremonies and traditional religious practices," the Wampanoag say in their federal complaint.

Also filed under [ USA]

Wind forum stirs debate as task force remains skeptical
December 24, 2010 by Peter Brannen in Martha's Vineyard Gazette

In Rhode Island a $7 million effort is underway to study the ecological and economic importance of a 1,467-square-mile area set aside for wind development. Tisbury selectman Tristan Israel said he was discouraged by the discrepancy between the ongoing research and bids of potential wind developers. "On the one hand there's a tremendous amount of research going on in this area and in the meantime there are already leases on the table."

Also filed under [ Impact on People]

Brewster takes time to probe impact of turbines
December 2, 2010 by Doug Fraser in Cape Cod Times

One of the top unanswered questions is the turbines' potential impact on a nearby radio station. Classical radio station WFCC leases space in the industrial park and its signal emanates from a cell tower on town-owned property about 600 feet from the nearest proposed turbine. Gregory Bone, a general partner in Cape Cod Broadcasting, which owns the station, raised the issue of signal interference.

Also filed under [ Impact on People]

Despite state's goals, wind power is a tough sell
November 14, 2010 by Rich Eldred in The Cape Codder

Despite extensive outreach and a large buffer, people have complained about noise. Eleanor Tillinghast of Green Berkshires said continued low frequency noise could lead to sleep deprivation for people living up to a mile and a quarter away. "The inner ear does respond to infra-sound at levels not heard," she added.

Also filed under [ Energy Policy]

Court supports OKH denial of college wind turbine; Judge says decision showed no bias
October 22, 2010 by Edward F. Maroney in The Barnstable Patriot

"Without merit" was how she described complaints by builder J.K. Scanlon Co., the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the college, that the Barnstable OKH had not considered the energy advantages of the project and that members of the local committee demonstrated a bias against the turbine.

Bourne selectmen oppose wind farm location
October 21, 2010 by Paul Gately in Bourne Courier

"To be honest, I felt like I was duped," Selectman Jamie Sloniecki said. "I thought when we reviewed the wind turbine bylaw that we were going to have turbines in my backyard, your backyard, that would fund the lights in the shed; not these things 500 feet off the Scenic Highway.

Neighbors unhappy with windmill site, impacts
October 7, 2010 by Jason Graziadei in The Inquirer and Mirror

They were never officially notified by the high school, nor the Historic District Commission or any other town regulatory agency, about the project and its location. Others in the area are concerned about the impact of noise, while the father of one high-school student called the siting so close to the school and athletic fields "reckless and irresponsible."

Also filed under [ Impact on People]

Noise, open space are wind farm issues in Bourne
September 30, 2010 by Paul Gately in Bourne Courier

The Cape Cod Commission subcommittee reviewing the New Generation Wind turbine project proposed for Bournedale told the public Monday night its scrutiny would be complete and far from “speedy” before any recommendation is issued

Wind farm opponents raise concerns over noise issues
September 29, 2010 by John Appleton in The Republican

With references to news reports from other parts of the country and England, Tillinghast talked about problems with noise, property value decline and safety related to large turbines, and she said the amount of electricity that could be generated from the proposed Brimfield project would be insignificant in terms of the state's consumption.

Also filed under [ Impact on People]

Decision allowing ARC turbine is appealed; Dennis resident says it's too big
September 8, 2010 by Nicole Muller in The Register

Austin charges that the Dennis committee's decision is a "misinterpretation" of the act regarding the turbine's size, "in relation to the surrounding pristine historic area." She says that renewable energy devices "should be designed and constructed in such a manner as to blend in with existing features in the immediate area."

Also filed under [ Impact on Views]

Dennis Old King's Highway Committee approves ARC turbine, with conditions
August 31, 2010 by Nicole Muller in Wicked Local Barnstable

The Old King's Highway Historic District Committee approved on a 3-2 vote Aquacultural Research Corporation's application to build a 243-foot, 600-kilowatt wind turbine on its property at 99 Chapin Beach Road.

Also filed under [ Zoning/Planning]

University of Delaware researcher says 'place attachment' prompts backlash against wind farm development
July 15, 2010 by Dave Alexander in Muskegon Chronicle

Firestone and his research colleagues began surveying public opinion on the Cape Wind project in 2004. He quickly learned that opposition to offshore wind farms is not a classic "not in my backyard" reaction. Instead, opposition mainly to the visual impact of turbines seen from land or from boats causes a psychological reaction known as "place attachment." Basically, it is an emotional attachment to surroundings that are familiar.

Also filed under [ Impact on Views| Delaware| Michigan]

USET, NCAI seek reversal of Cape Wind approval
July 13, 2010 by Gale Courey Toensing in Indian Country Today

The two largest American Indian organizations are calling on the Obama administration to reverse its approval of a massive off shore wind energy project in Nantucket Sound, a sacred site to the Wampanoag people, and reconsider its decision before moving forward.

Also filed under [ USA]

Wind project proposal draws ire
July 12, 2010 by Scott Stafford in North Adams Transcript

"I hope we can stop this thing from going up," said Mike Fairneny, a 25-year homeowner on Moores Road. "This is a commercial wind turbine they're trying to put in a small residential area. It would degrade my standard of living and disrupt my pursuit of happiness. It would change my life."

Also filed under [ Impact on People]

Florida Court allows wind farm; Opponents rejected in their challenge to 20-turbine project
July 7, 2010 by Scott Stafford in Berkshire Eagle

Developers of a $45 million, 30-megawatt wind farm are free to move ahead with construction following a ruling in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on Tuesday in favor of the project's wetland permit. ..."We are obviously disappointed, but the court has made its final decision," said Eleanor Tillinghast, executive director of Green Berkshires.

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