Wind Project Opponents Speak Out Again at County Legislature
2/25/2017 11:20:33 AM
By Dave Rowley, News Director
Opponents to wind projects in Chautauqua County have once again appeared at a County Legislature meeting, voicing their opposition. Several people spoke out against proposed projects during a public comment period Wednesday night. County Legislator George Borrello, who voted against two resolutions for wind projects as a member of the Chautauqua County IDA, says he opposes the projects primarily because they lose money...
George Borrello: opposes wind turbines
Borrello also says in the Town of Hanover, where six turbines are proposed, residents are split. Following Wednesday night's meeting, County Executive Vince Horrigan indicated there wasn't much the county could do since it was a local issue...
Vince Horrigan: county isn't involved
Borrello also stated that it was up to the local towns. Nearly 100 wind turbines are being proposed if all three wind projects materialize.