Towns at odds over wind turbines

The selectmen in Stoddard have written another letter to the Site Evaluation Committee (SEC) opposing the proposed wind turbines on Tuttle Hill in neighboring Antrim, New Hampshire.

Tuttle Hill lies within roughly 13,000 acres of uninterrupted forest crossing several towns.  About one third of that land is protected.

“The proposed project disturbs a significant wildlife area which is centered on Stoddard and also has a significant visual impact to large portions of our community,” the Stoddard selectmen wrote. “All of this without providing any benefit, financial or otherwise, to our property owners and residents.” 

The Antrim selectmen, on the other hand, support the wind turbines.  This is due in part to the roughly $324,000 the wind farm would pay Antrim in annual taxes.  

To address concerns about environmental impact, Antrim Wind Energy, LLC has promised to conserve an additional 908 acres in the area.

Opponents maintain that does not make up for negative visual and environmental impacts to the area.

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