Here is the latest on the proposed North Billerica Power Plant...
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6 October 2008
An Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) hearing concerning the proposed Billerica power plant was held on October 2nd,in Boston. Senator Tucker and Representative Greene were in attendance, as was Representative Miceli's Chief of Staff. All made statements of concern. Intervenors presented their arguments, and additional parties were allowed to speak. Attorney Scott Harshbarger represented the developer, who was also there. The hearing was continued until mid-October, at which point the proponents will present their arguments.
We'd like to thank the local delegation for their commitment to this issue. Please consider e-mailing them with your thanks for their support. Each of their offices has confirmed that they read every e-mail they receive, and that people should always feel free to contact them regardless of the issue. Contact information is on the Web site under Community Information.
Andover Informational Session
We are hosting an informational session this Thursday at 7:00PM in Andover's Memorial Hall Library in Elm Square. While the direct impacts to Andover are not as severe as those to communities nearer to the site, there will be an impact, and there are broader implications that will be discussed. Residents from all communities are welcome to attend.
The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen sent a strongly worded letter to the EFSB this week. They expressed their concerns for their community and for other communities surrounding the proposed site. Representative Tom Golden also submitted a letter on behalf of his constituents.
In other power plant news, the proposal for the Walpole power plant popped up again. After a short hiatus, the plant developers resurfaced last week. The developers of that plant are trying to have a parcel of land in Walpole declared protected in order to grandfather their use before the town attempts to pass a bylaw prohibiting developments such as fossil fuel power plants. Click here to read the article.
Meetings/Events
Thursday, October 9, 2008 7:00PM Andover Informational Session
We will conduct a power plant informational session. Residents from Andover and other communities are encouraged to attend. The local legislative delegation will be represented. Memorial Hall Library, Elm Square, Andover, MA
Continuation mid-October TBD Energy Facilities Siting Board
The EFSB will continue the October 2 meeting and hear comments from the proponents. One South Station, Boston, MA
Wednesday, November 12, 2008* 7:00PM Billerica Conservation Commission
The Billerica Conservation Commission will continue its discussion of the Notice of Intent filed by the developer and the review of the wetlands and stormwater management issues. Billerica Town Hall, 365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA
*Note date change from October 22nd.
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