Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Hopkinton Town Council holds off on wind law

The Hopkinton Town Council has tabled a law regulating wind energy facilities.

The council had intended to vote on the local law, which would establish parameters for wind energy in Hopkinton, after a public hearing Monday night. But after a last-minute lobby from wind energy opponents, the council deferred its vote until November.

During the two-hour hearing, several in attendance submitted testimony and information about wind power for the council’s consideration. When the time came to vote, some of those who submitted information criticized the council for not reading it before voting.

“You’re acting like you’re indifferent to the voice of the citizens by voting tonight,” said Lynda A. Bage, Hopkinton.

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