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State Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Goodell Sponsor Bill Requiring Reclamation Bond for Wind, Solar Projects

October 12, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell have introduced legislation requiring a reclamation bond for wind and solar projects. The bill would require developers of industrial solar and wind farms to provide a reclamation bond to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, George Borrello, Solar Panels, Wind Turbines

Borrello Calls on State to Issue Moratorium for Freshwater Wind Farms, Asks Public to Sign Petition

January 2, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Republican State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring a bill with fellow Western New York Senator Chris Jacobs that would establish a moratorium on the construction or placement of wind turbines in any New York State freshwater … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Jacobs, Diamond Offshore Winds, George Borrello, Wind Turbines

County Legislature Unanimously Supports Two Opposition Motions Involving Wind Turbines, Driver’s Licenses

July 25, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved two motions voicing opposition to a current state law involving drivers licenses for non-U.S. citizens, as well as a proposal to develop wind turbines in the waters of Lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Green Light Legislation, Kevin Muldowney, Terry Niebel, Wind Turbines

County Legislature to Vote on Opposing State Green Light NY Law, Wind Turbines on Lake Erie

July 24, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will being meeting Wednesday in Mayville and among the items on the agenda two motions voicing opposition with two separate issues. VIEW MEETING AGENDA/PREFILE TRANSCRIPTS One motion involves the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake Pops, Green Light Legislation, Larry Barmore, Terry Neibel, Wind Turbines

[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Residents Voice Concerns over Wind Farms

October 3, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Several residents from northern Chautauqua County appear at the Sept. 26, 2018 meeting of the county legislature to share their concerns and frustrations over three wind projects that are either operating or currently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Arkwright Summit Wind Farm LLC, Ball Hill Wind Energy Project, Cassadaga Wind LLC, Chautauqua County Legislature, Wind Energy, Wind Turbines

Chautauqua County IDA Approves PILOT Program for Wind Farm Following Deviation Hearing

January 24, 2018 By WRFA 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has given its approval to a series tax breaks to a large wind farm project in the eastern and central portions of the county. On Tuesday morning the IDA board unanimously approved a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Wind LLC, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, New York Siting Board, Wind Energy, Wind Turbines

[LISTEN] Community Matters – League of Women Voters Host Wind Farm Discussion

July 21, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE DUNKIRK - A panel discussion on local wind power, presented by the League of Women Voters on July 19 at JCC North Training and Conference Center, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. The panelist were David Alicea … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chautauqua County League of Women Voters, David Alicea, Mark Twichell, Preservation of Agriculture Land Serenity, Sierra Club, Wind Energy, Wind Turbines

IDA Board Approves PILOT Agreement with Wind Farm Developer

October 26, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has authorized a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement for a proposed wind farm in the north county. According to an article in the Post-Journal, the IDA’s board of directors met … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ball Hill Wind Energy Project, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Wind Energy, Wind Turbines

WRFA News – Sept. 16, 2011

September 16, 2011 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WORKER SENT TO HOSPITAL AFTER ELECTRICAL ACCIDENT JAMESTOWN - An unidentified man was sent to the hospital early Thursday night after being burned in a utility accident in downtown Jamestown. According to a story printed in today’s Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Audubon Society, New York State Thruway Authority, Police Report, Prendergast Library, Wind Turbines

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