Alerts and Events: Hearings
These postings are provided to help publicize and provide examples of the efforts of affiliated groups and individuals related to industrial wind energy development. Most of the notices posted here are not the product of nor are they necessarily endorsed by National Wind Watch.
England, Hearings, Impacts, Publications •
Source: Protect Carsington and Hopton
Public Inquiry for proposed turbines in Carsington, Hopton, and Brassington
The Public Inquiry will start at 10am on Tuesday 1st July and last for 8 days. It will be based at the Derbyshire Dales District Council, Town Hall, Matlock. If you would like to present your views during the hearing, you must attend the opening session at 10am on the first day. The Planning Inspector will take your details and schedule some time for you to speak, probably during the second week. Click here for more information. (click picture to . . .
Town of Union, Wis., wind turbine ordinance hearing audio
Town of Union (Wis.) Planning Commission public hearing on proposed wind turbine ordinance, May 22, 2008: Public Health Impact Takes Center Stage; Setback Concerns; 1-1/2 hrs; 30 speak. Click here to listen to or download the MP3 file (18 MB).
Prattsburgh, N.Y., eminent domain hearing videos
Nearly 150 people attended a public hearing on May 22 about a resolution passed by the town of Prattsburgh, N.Y., to condemn and seize property owned by seven residents for a 100-mile high-voltage transmission line needed by a 36-turbine wind farm being developed by First Wind (UPC). Click here for videos of the testimony. Or watch them in the viewer below. There a total of 18, ranging in length from 2 to 5 minutes. Click here for partial transcripts by . . .
Report of Prattsburgh, N.Y., eminent domain hearing
Edward D. Cerra of Dillenbeck Road was kind enough to provide the following summary of the May 22 public hearing in Prattsburgh concerning condemnation proceedings against the remaining property owners who have resisted signing easements for Windfarm Prattsburgh. Owing to the large attendance, the meeting was held at the town fire hall, which was full to near capacity. After a recap by First Wind [UPC] on the proposed location and properties involved, residents and owners were allowed three minutes each . . .
Court date set in Article 78 against Cohocton Planning Board
Article 78 Cases 97758, 97759 and 97760 will be heard by Marianne Furfure in Supreme Court, Bath, NY October 2, 2007 10:00 AM Cohocton Planning Board, Leaseholders and UPC Court Actions On Friday, August 31, 2007 three separate Article 78 legal actions were filed with the Supreme Court in Bath, NY. These law suits were brought by thirty-three residents and property owners in Cohocton, NY against the Cohocton Planning Board and its members. Also named are UPC Wind and their various . . .
