Charlemont wind turbine hearing continued to Oct. 1

[ Originally published on: Monday, September 21, 2009 ]

CHARLEMONT -- Developers of a proposed 331-foot-tall wind turbine to generate electricity for the Berkshire East Ski Resort answered Planning Board questions regarding the turbine's impact on nearby wildlife and houses; but supporters expressed concern that permitting process delays are going to keep the ski resort from doing any construction work this year, even if a special permit is eventually granted.

''We're looking at a business that's going to lose that (construction) opportunity in about 15 days,'' said Charlemont resident Tom Campbell.

''There comes a point when you've got to move … to get off the stick and vote!''

''I'm not ready to vote yet,'' replied Planning Board member Daniel Miller; he said the board won't vote until all issues have been addressed.

 

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