I would like to state that I am generally in favor of wind power. Like anything else, however, industrial wind turbines should be located wisely.

The town of Fairhaven has decided to place two 400-foot industrial turbines at the back of the Little Bay estuary, along the town's bike path extension in close proximity to residents. Global warming being the concern it is, Fairhaven residents should be proud that their town is taking this bold step.

I believe, however, the primary consideration of an optimal location for the generation of electricity has been neglected in this project. In the feasibility study conducted for the town it was noted at the Little Bay location "wind speed is at low end of commercial projects." There are much stronger winds in Fairhaven outside of Little Bay that would produce much more energy. Placing these turbines at the back of Little Bay is like building a solar array in the shade of trees. Sure, you will get electricity, but why settle for less?

When considering the land use crisis here on the SouthCoast, and the fact that up to 1,000 or more trees will be cut down to make room for this project, shouldn't already-developed or open space be where the industrial wind turbines are installed? I understand the location in proximity to the grid, but the electricity generated from this location is not worth the loss of trees along the estuary.

Placing these industrial wind turbines properly would negate the hypocrisy of cutting down up to 1,000 or more trees to improve global warming. I would like to see turbines at a proper location. Little Bay is not a proper location.