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Drummey et al. vs. Falmouth et al. – appeals court order
Author: Cypher, Elsbeth
We are asked to decide in this case whether the town of Falmouth (town) was required to obtain a special permit from the zoning board of appeals of Falmouth (ZBA) for the installation of a wind turbine on town land. We conclude that, under the town’s zoning by-law (by-law), a special permit was required. Background. The plaintiffs are Falmouth residents who live between 1,300 and 3,200 feet from a wind turbine known as “Wind 1,” installed in 2009 on town land . . .
More »“To move forward the manufacturer requires your understanding and acknowledgement of these risks”
Author: Mabbott, Bruce
Due to the sound concerns regarding the first wind turbine installed at the wastewater treatment facility, the manufacturer of the turbines, Vestas, is keen for the Town of Falmouth to understand the possible noise and other risks associated with the installation of the second wind turbine. The Town has previously been provided with the Octave Band Data/Sound performance for the V82 turbine. This shows that the turbine normally operates at 103.2dB but the manufacturer has also stated that it may . . .
More »Wind Turbine Noise Complaint Predictions Made Easy
Author: Ambrose, Stephen
Part 1 Acousticians have known for decades how to predict the community reaction to a new noise source. Wind turbine consultants have chosen not to predict the community reaction as they have previously done for other community noise sources. If they had, there would be far fewer wind turbine sites with neighbors complaining loudly about excessive noise and adverse health impacts. In 1974, the USEPA published a methodology that can predict the community reaction to a new noise. A simple . . .
More »Report of the Wind Advisory Committee to the Shelburne Falls Planning Board
Author: Shelburne Falls, Mass., Wind Advisory Committee
Wind Turbine Systems for Premises Use: “Any system of turbines, whether located on the building or the ground, designed primarily to generate heat or electricity for the principal home or business located on the lot; such systems may generate a limited amount of excess electricity for resale to an electrical utility provided the system is designed principally to supply the electrical needs of the home or business on the lot.” As written, the bylaw requires more detailed and specific interpretations . . .
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