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Wind studies met with skepticism in Grafton
Tom Shields, director of transmission for wind power developer Iberdrola Renewables, talks about the proposed Stiles Brook Wind Project at a meeting in Grafton on Tuesday. Photo by Mike Faher/VTDigger...
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In wind-sensitive Windham, energy siting bill disappoints
Windham Selectboard Chairman Frank Seawright in front of the town office. Photo by Mike Faher/VTDigger WINDHAM — Officials from the town of Windham have become familiar faces in the Statehouse, where...
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Developer: Wind project vote is only for full-time residents
Tom Shields, director of transmission for wind power developer Iberdrola Renewables, talks about the proposed Stiles Brook Wind Project at a meeting in Grafton this spring. File photo by Mike...
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Windham officials clash with developer over turbine talks
Windham Selectboard Chairman Frank Seawright examines his digital modeling of the Stiles Brook wind energy project. File photo by Mike Faher/VTDigger WINDHAM — Last week, a wind energy developer...
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Iberdrola blasts wind turbine critics
WINDHAM — A turbine developer is defending the embattled Stiles Brook Wind proposal, saying critics have relied on “many inaccuracies” and “false claims.” Iberdrola Renewables, which wants to build 28...
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In divided Grafton, new board leader calls for civility
A large crowd attends the Grafton Selectboard meeting Monday at Grafton Elementary. Photo by Mike Faher/VTDigger GRAFTON — Ron Pilette quietly accepted the chairmanship of the Grafton Selectboard “with...
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Timber company key player in controversial turbine plans
Jeremy Turner, managing forester for Meadowsend Timberlands, stands in a power line right of way cut through the Stiles Brook Forest in Windham County. The site may host the state’s largest wind farm....
View ArticleArt Sasse: Myth vs. fact on Stiles Brook wind project
Editor’s note: This commentary is by Art Sasse, who is director of communications for Iberdrola Renewables. The Stiles Brook wind project is a joint effort between local landowner Meadowsend...
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Windham agrees to vote on state’s largest wind project
A visual simulation held outside the Windham Congregational Church shows a developer’s projection of the visibility of proposed wind turbines at that site. Turbine opponents contend the blades may be...
View ArticleRob Furstoss: Challenging assertions on Stiles Brook commentary
Editor’s note: This commentary is by Rob Furstoss, whose primary residence is in Toms River, New Jersey, and who has owned a second home in Windham since 2003. He is an English professor at Ocean...
View ArticleAnna Vesely Pilette & Carol Lind: Losing the Vermont we love … for what?
Editor’s note: This commentary is by Anna Vesely Pilette and Carol Lind, who are co-directors of Grafton Woodlands Group. In small towns, there is a wonderful sense of community and trust. We depend...
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Wind developer Iberdrola changes plans for Stiles Brook
Developer Iberdrola Renewables presented its plan for a 28-turbine wind project at a meeting in October 2015. The project is proposed for the 5,000-acre Stiles Brook Forest, which straddles Windham and...
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Grafton’s biggest taxpayer says no to turbine plans
Jeremy Turner, managing forester for Meadowsend Timberlands, stands in a power line right of way cut through the Stiles Brook Forest in Windham County. The state’s largest wind power installation has...
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Bird advocates concerned about Stiles Brook proposal
Bicknell’s thrush. Photo is courtesy Grafton Woodlands GroupWINDHAM – A national bird-protection organization says the proposed Stiles Brook Wind Project “poses an unacceptably high risk” to some...
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What you need to know for Election Day
Volunteer Helen Weed explains the 2016 Vermont primary ballot to a voter Tuesday in Middlesex. Photo by Roger Crowley/VTDigger Live Election Night Coverage Need to know what’s happening on election...
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Inside VTDigger: Our non-stance on wind
(Editor’s note: VTDigger founder Anne Galloway writes about the heated debate over the proposed Stiles Brook Wind Project.) They say when people on both sides of an issue are complaining of favoritism...
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Vote doesn’t rule out wind turbines at Stiles Brook
A sign opposing an industrial wind project stands on Grafton Road in Grafton last week. Voters in Grafton and Windham rejected a plan for 24 turbines in the two communities during the Nov. 8 election....
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VTDigger reports the news. We do not take a position on any issue or candidate. Read the story on VTDigger here: Inside VTDigger: Our non-stance on wind.
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