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| NOSAG members gathered on a hillside above the site of the proposed biomass plant in January 2013. |
Our dedicated group of concerned citizens over the past 2 years have consistently stated that electricity can be produced by more efficient means than by burning wood.
We have supported conservation programs and measures that are consistent with Vermont's goals to protect the environment.
NoSAG highlighted the inefficiencies of the proposed Biomass for electricity plant and the 448,700 tons of green house gas (GHG) emissions produced from the plant yearly, as stated by the developer, throughout the Section 248 process. The impacts of the pollution and GHG into the air constitute the important decision by the Public Service Board (PSB). We could not be more thankful to the Board to deny the Certificate of Public Good.
Our group has always supported the Vermont Wood Industry. However, we have not supported the inefficient use of our valuable wood resources in the production of electricity at a 26% efficiency rate. NoSAG has taken public notice of the fact that efficiency rates of 75-85% when using wood for heat is a far better use of our wood resources.
NoSAG has been active with the citizens of Springfield and the greater area stating our concerns with the many negative health and environmental effects this plant would bring. We have been in full support on the Governor's concerns with Climate Change.
We welcome the PSB decision that recognizes the net negative consequences of the project expressed in their denial of a Certificate of Public Good, which highlights the negative impacts.
Robert Kischko PE, the chair of NoSAG: "We want to thank the PSB and the Hearing Officer with their decision to deny the CPG for this project." The Board clearly recognizes the project does not meet either the present or future demand for electricity in our area or state.
The helpful and dedicated residents, in particular those in North Springfield, that have fought this on many fronts have always stressed the need to protect the environment and have supported the thoughtful and forward looking development in our town which would be consistent with the Town Plan -- and this project was not.
NoSAG will be holding a public "Thank You" at 7PM on Wednesday the 19th of February at the Universalist Unitarian Church on Fairground Rd. in Springfield. We welcome all. Please join us!
http://nosagvt.org/home.php
Really,,,,,? Smoke, mirrors, fairy dust, what ever you want to believe to make yourself feel better for holding back this town and doing more harm then good.
ReplyDeleteWell, Mr. Kischko and Mr Sussman, you get to keep your "view" but we lost the opportunity for jobs and tax relief. Thanks a lot.....by the way- don't both of you burn wood?
ReplyDeleteJobs? That's what we heard when the prison came.....along with the prisoners, their families, and their friends and their Herion ETC.... not worth selling your soul for.
DeleteWe do burn wood at about 60% efficiency not 26% also 6 cords not 450,000 tons per year. Please inform yourselves of all the facts. Over 45 people spoke out against the plant at the Public Hearing about 2 years ago with about 9 for the project. I believe we spoke and represented the majority of the people in town which is more than I can say for the select board, they didn't even read the application. Ask Mr Flint about new businesses I think that's his charge and I know he has worked hard on getting new businesses to town, this one was just not right for a lot of reasons. Thanks Bob Kischko
ReplyDeleteIf you look at history,,,,the minority ALWAYS has the louder voice. Don't think for a minute that NOSAG did the town a favor!
Deletea group of 150 people out of 9000 isn't the majority...
DeleteCorrect me if I am wrong, but I believe your 60% figure is for combustion efficiency and your 26% figure is thermal efficiency. Two very different scales of measurement using different criteria
DeleteWhat I don't understand is this, when an issue this important to both sides of town folks is on the table, why don't we put it on a ballot and get a real opinion? A few public meetings, a few letters written and signs in a yard is not a referendum. Of course in most cases those against something seldom would go for this type of vote as their hopes could be dashed, they rather claim to represent all while clinging to only a few. This would also override the "comical council" we elect to provide comedy via SAPA TV. Of course this type of vote could result in another Park Street, tell us what to do with it and then we'll tell you what were going to do with it, thanks for the vote now drive home safely. And now you say turn to Bob Flint, yeah that's working out, eh. In fairness to Bob what business would want to relocate here? Bob like some folks running this town have a nice soft seat to sit back in without many questions being asked about their performance. Members of the select board claim to ask, if they do it certainly is not during their SAPA variety show.
DeletePart of this is the way these plants are approved and denied, very little local control if it meets zoning requirements. Seven Days did a very interesting piece on the PSB a few months back, I suggest you google it. It shows the power this 3 person board yields statewide.
DeleteAnd now Bob Flint's job is much harder than it needs to be. He has worked very hard and I have worked with him. As a matter of fact I started a business here myself. I won't say I regret it, but between the hostile business climate that the state offers, the high cost of utilities, the proximity of Springfield to business-friendly NH, and now this deathblow to Springfield's development by the hand of people who are themselves financially secure and who would deny this security to their own neighbors, there is little incentive to start, expand or even keep a business here.
ReplyDeleteYou can't expect miracles from Bob given what he has to work with.
yes thanks Bob Kischko and the rest of the group. Most of those speaking negatively here have not informed themselves of the true facts but chose instead to be blinded by dollar signs that would have been negated by fed and state tax incentives, road repair and up-keep that Springfield already can't afford, and increased health costs. This developer already did not want to foot the costs of roads, infrustructure for the extrem low efficient heating loop (27-28%), etc--they wanted the town to pick all costs...hum that might be a clue. Can we build it by the prison--I'm sure another developer would love to do it--and that is close to the interstate and would negate traffic issues.....howabout you negative folks do something for a change.
ReplyDeleteWe are the positive ones! We want business! We want industry and growth. Yes we are negative against groups that kill growth and continue to keep Springfield a slave to social services. PSB and NOO are the negative aspects here.
DeleteYea hold back the town just like the prison you pushed through without more information on how it could/would change the demographics of the area built in right? Pound sand. Plain and simple it wasn't an appropriate choice. BTW what happened to all those businesses that were going to line up for your project on the river. Last I read the owner of the building was defaulting on loans and the spaces still were not leased. Only springfield medical systems in there. Pipe dreams just like all the other projects that were going to bring something to springfield except that pipe was a crack pipe. FINALLY the citizens are learning to stand up and fight for what they believe in.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your intelligent comment. It's good to know that there are still some people that can think for themselves.
Deleteand not make ignorant comments like, "well the town fathers would not vote for this if it was going to hurt us"....everyone has to educate themselves and not let others think for them. How about Springfield develop a strategic plan to capitalize on its resources...damn, nature trails, airport, close prox to ski area....think people think.
DeleteSo the Biomass plant is now looking to move right across the river. Hope everyone's happy...
ReplyDeleteIf the plant moving across the river; it still will effect the environment and flow of traffic? The community of Springfield won't benefit from tax relief, but will have still have the other concerns. Yes, we have to be concern of how a plant will affect our community, but the bottom-line Springfield needs livable wage jobs.
DeleteThanks NOSAG individuals! Without your continued support this massively polluting plant would have been built and it would destroyed the chance of Springfield ever regaining its reputation for generations along with every citizen's health. No thanks to the entire medical profession who remained silent as they rubbed theirs hands in glee anticipating all of the future dollars for the increased dollars received in treating a sick population. Shame on all of you! So much for thinking that your doctor really cares about your health!
ReplyDeleteOh, for sure! The medical profession was conspiring to degrade the health of the local population to line their pockets with gold!
DeleteWhat psychotropic drug are you on anyway? The blatant ignorance and detachment from reality that you are revealing here is yet further evidence that those in opposition to this project were the true dupes indeed!
Well I did not even have to think.
ReplyDeleteI just looked to the right on this page.
It's all right in front of everyones eyes.
Lets see: We could invite new industries such as............
Starting from the top:
Friction Power
Non-Burning Biomass Power
Blacklight Power
Cold Fusion Power
H2O Power
Aluminum Foil Power
Dark Energy Power
Hydrogen Power
ReDox Power
Heat Pump Power (Good One)
Molecular Impact Power
These things have to be built some where, why not Springfield ?
I am positive they are all execllent producers of Power.
Not sure what the McDees looking thing is but it probably makes power too.
Yes, Tinker Bell, and all you have to do is wave your magic wand and they will miraculously relocate to Springfield why? You, too, appear to be a victim of a “serious delusional disorder” that continues to afflict a majority of Springfield's residents. So, having deprived Springfield of a real opportunity, in true form the NIMBYs and nitwits return to offering imagined opportunities with not even the remotest probability of occurring. Springfield has officially gone insane and must now live with the abysmal consequences of the drug infested, welfare ridden, prison centered, dependency culture that it has wrought for itself.
DeletePictured above are the castaways from Gilligan's Island II, a new situation comedy originating in Springfield, Vermont. While not confined to a literal island, the irony of the story is that they have created a metaphorical island devoid of power, progress, or promise that is destined to devolve into a virtual Bermuda Triangle, into which the projects proposed by private enterprise enter, but are never heard from again! The new show employs large servings of “canned laughter” in a desperate attempt to compensate for the growing hopelessness and sadness that is enveloping the island as the stark realization finally occurs to the cast and characters that their very own obstructive behavior has confounded every attempt to rescue them from their dismal fate.
ReplyDeleteGuess you are all correct. Just what company would start or relocate here after reading all the negative comments about Springfield from positively negative J%^$# 'S like you commenting on all these blogs about the Biom_ass project.???
ReplyDeleteSerious delusional disorder alert! What you allege is negativity is objectivism, something that those suffering from your disorder must continually deny and refute, else be forced to admit some 30+ years of failure. And in another example of classic ineptitude, you have perfectly rebutted your own rhetorical question/point by asking it in the wake of Springfield having just turned away another company that was willing "...to start of relocate here..." Absolutely brilliant!
ReplyDeletewith all the money the bio mass company has spent I don't think its over yet
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