Bethany Preservation Group - Genesee County

Bethany Bans Turbines

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:41:44 -0400

Thank god its over I see where they are allowing the ones that are 170ft but that is much better than the 450 footers they wanted.

I have to admit that I am very relieved on this and very happy!

Bethany Open House passes without incident

Thu, 17 May 2007 12:07:16 -0400

(Disclaimer: I speak for myself in this op-ed article, not anyone else).

The Bethany Open House passed without incident last night. Very few residents showed up to view the available report, so there are many copies left at the Town Hall (hint, hint, go get one while they're free).

TAXES

I will say I was unhappy with the cover letter that accompanied the reports last night -- it listed the tax inflation over the next twenty years as being 50%. Well, sure, but due to inflation EVERYTHING will go up 50% over the next twenty years. That does not necessarily mean that we need turbines to survive.

Town of Bethany Public Hearing

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:00:43 -0400

Start: Apr 23 2007 - 7:30pm

End: Apr 23 2007 - 9:30pm

Description:

A public hearing regarding amendments to the Town of Bethany Comprehensive Plan will be held on the 23rd of April 2007 at 7;30pm in the Town offices.

The amendments better address the development and concerns which have arisen or increased since the plan was first created, such as, the Genesee County Smart Growth Plan, Rout 63 corridor study, new CAFO regulations and alternative energy sources.

Bethany Planning Board Work Session

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 10:26:25 -0400

Start: Apr 19 2007 - 7:30pm

End: Apr 19 2007 - 9:30pm

Description:

To review zoning matters and review a possible second wind turbine survey.

Golisano's visit to Albion

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:50:11 -0400

I attended the meeting in Orleans County on Monday night where Mr. Golisano and Mr. Pitman spoke regarding wind turbines in that county. To start off, Mr. G. looks pretty good as he has lost considerable amount of weight. BUT, I do not agree with his take on the wild life issue (there is no issue as they do not admit to a problem with bird and/or bat kill). From my point of view, since the towns cannot originate their own wind turbine business, he will front it for 10 years then turn it over to the town.

The Hired Hand Who Was Gone With The Wind

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:23:37 -0400

Editor,

I am writing in response to a letter from Roger Thurber in the February 19th edition of the Daily News. Among his praises for electric power, he refers to electricity as "the cheapest hired hand" that he could hire on the farm. Let's examine the wind power he favors so much in just those terms - as an employee, or "hired hand", of the electrical grid.

Wind power is intermittent, so this hired hand would show up, and leave, at any given time. This would happen so often that you really couldn't rely on this hired hand to get the job done. Consequently, you would have to keep other hands working at the same time (reliable, reserve power plants). In fact, if you tried to look up references on this hired hand, you wouldn't be able to find any proof that he had done any work at all, despite the great estimates he had given you on the amount of work he 'might' do.

Lakawanna's Towers

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:53:40 -0400

It is reported on a Buffalo TV station that some of the wind towers are up and getting ready to operate. Just for those who do not know, up close, what they are going to look like, here is your chance. At least you won't have to go to Lowville to see what they look like, now.

Ag Property Value Increase

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:58:34 -0400

Just a heads-up & FYI-- Published in the LeRoy PennySaver of March 12, 2007, and authored by Shelley Stein, Supervisor of Town of LeRoy:

Agricultural and Soil values increased significantly in which raised the taxable values. These values are derived by a formula of crop productivity from NYS Ag & Markets. All agricultural property owners will see an increase in taxable land values due to fo

Bethany Planning Board Report Q&A

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:18:47 -0500

Start: Mar 29 2007 - 7:30pm

End: Mar 29 2007 - 9:30pm

Description:

The Town of Bethany will be having a Q&A session with members of the Wind Turbine Study Committee. This session is open to the public.

DEC Extension for Comments-Glogal Warming

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:12:35 -0500

The New York State DEC is allowing another 60 days (till March 13, 2007) for the public to comment on preliminary global rules that will reduce CO2 emissions from power plants. (i.e. "a major contributor to global warming!!!") How come/why can't power plants just buy RPS (?) "credits to dirty the air" as other businesses do?

Bethany Planning Board Report Hearing

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:47:50 -0500

Start: Mar 22 2007 - 7:30pm

End: Mar 22 2007 - 9:30pm

Description:

The Town Board and Planning Board will be having a study session to work out the wind report.

Bethany Wind Turbine Committee's January Report

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:56:11 -0500

I have obtained a copy of Bethany's "final" wind report. You can download it at http://www.effierover.com/downloads/ReportFinal.pdf

Don't know at this time if the town will offer it on their website (they usually do) or what the general reaction is.

ORC Macro just called ... do you like wind power?

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 16:47:13 -0500

Interestingly enough, I just got a call from a NYC-based survey company called ORC Macro. They wanted to know if I supported wind energy generation facilities in my town. I was only allowed to answer if I was a registered voter, so that makes me think that maybe one of the candidates is feeling out the issue.

Anyway, questions...

How familiar are you with wind generation facilities and plans for your town?

Stafford Town Board to evaluate wind report [Genesee]

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 10:36:10 -0400

Start: Nov 1 2006 - 7:00pm

End: Nov 1 2006 - 9:30pm

Description:

Public Notice: Stafford Town Board is meeting on Wed, 1 Nov at 7 PM to "evaluate the Stafford Wind Energy Citizens Committee Summary Report"

Bethany Moratorium Extension Hearing [Genesee]

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 12:02:12 -0400

Start: Oct 9 2006 - 7:00pm

End: Oct 9 2006 - 8:00pm

Description:

The Town Board received a proposal to extend the moratorium foe nine months. There will be a public meeting on the ninth of October to get the public comments and to act on the proposal.