The little town of Brimfiled Massachusetts (that could) had a fight on their hands. First Wind came to their rural community intent to install 8-10 wind turbines. They didn't know with whom they were messing. Citizens galvanized and on foot traveled through town to tape informational flyers on each and every mailbox. They were determined to defend the character of Brimfield against the industrial blight planned by First Wind.
At Public Hearing, an unprecedented 200 residents rallied and appeared prepared to fight First Wind. One wore a tee-shirt that read, "Mafia Go Home!". Others told First Wind they had picked the wrong town. The Board took notice and so did the developer.
First Wind withdrew their plans for Brimfield citing insufficient wind speed.
A tip of the hat goes to the fiesty folks from Brimfield, Massachusetts.
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