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Map of what BP has planned for Cape Vincent

  by Joanna Richards
North Country Public Radio
 Cape Vincent, NY, Oct 23, 2012 — With a wind project proposed by BP, the town of Cape Vincent recently passed strict new regulations for commercial wind turbines. Then BP began seeking state review under the Article X law. That process could bypass local laws, if they're deemed "unreasonable." Now the company has called a meeting with town officials, set for tonight. Town officials say they don't know exactly what to expect from the meeting.


BP has had no contact with Cape Vincent officials for months.

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  Very Important!
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WPEG   any citizen opposed to industrial wind turbine development in Cape Vincent   meet at the Village Green about
3:30pm today. 
You are welcome to grab a sign and walk with us in front of the BP office. We will then move to the Rec Hall area - and hold our signs for all to view as they come to attend the 6PM meeting. This is a PEACEFUL event. Should anyone try to get us angry we will ignore them. If you choose not to meet at 3:30pm - join us at the Rec Hall area around 4:30- 5pm. We will have walkers from other NYS communities joining us - show your support for Cape Vincent.

This may be our ONLY chance to send a very clear message to BP, the Public Service Commission (PSC) and Governor Cuomo that we are not happy with the loss of home rule through the Article X legislation now in practice. Remember, this process, gives the power to site electric energy plants (wind turbines) to FIVE people appointed by Governor Cuomo. This Siting Board has the power to override local zoning law.

We have fought to remove our financially conflicted Town Board/Planning Board members and now are facing the state Siting Board having the power to make a decision against our revised Zoning Law.

Many people have worked behind and in front of the scenes for many years - but now is the time TO BE IN FRONT OF ALL and show BP, the PSC, Governor Cuomo and all the press attending that we do not support industrial wind development in our town!