Hoosac Wind
Friends of Florida and Monroe
Welcome to Friends of Florida and Monroe
Is Iberdrola's Hoosac Wind Project Right for Our Beautiful Berkshire Rural Landscape?
The Hoosac Wind Project is located in Florida and Monroe Massachusetts. The nineteen 340 foot tall industrial scale wind turbines make it the largest land-based wind project in the state.
The Friends of Florida and Monroe is a group of concerned citizens who question the wisdom of building a project like this. We are concerned about what life will be like for us living in close proximtiy to the turbines. We question whether or not the millions of dollars of public subsidies really benefit the public or is this an example of sucessful lobbyists lining the pockets of wealthy corporations? Will there be health effects from the turbines, and will we see a reduction of our property values? Do industrial scale wind turbines really help with global warming and help us get off fossil fuels? Or is this a wrong turn on the path to a sustainable energy future.
Please join us in learning more about industrial wind turbines. And help us to ensure the health and safety of the residents of Monroe and Florida, Massachusetts.
Join Our Class Action Lawsuit
Now that the Hoosac Turbines are up and running, many neighbors are experiencing big negative impacts on their lives.
In New York State, the neighbors are suing the wind developer, Iberdrola, to be compensated for losses that stem from noise and negative health effects that are leading to a loss of their quiet enjoyment of their homes.
Iberdrola Wind Suit Complaint 10-22-12(1[...]
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We have the exact same situation in Florida, Monroe, Clarksburg, Stamford,Vermont, and other surrounding towns.
We have retained two lawyers to seek fair compensation for the damages we have all incurred. If you are interested in joining the case please contact us as soon as possible.
Please contact Attorney Melody Scalfone at scalfone@scalfonelaw.com.
Visit her website at www.scalofone.com.
Download a copy of the complaint form below
All of your information will be handled by the attorneys in a confidential manner.
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Latest News
Special Report: Is going green destroying the lives of locals?
By: Taryn Kane
ALBANY, N.Y.
Published: 4/27/13
Huge wind turbines are dotting the landscape in New York and Massachusetts, producing megawatts of green energy. So why would people living near these giant windmills want them out?
Residents report on noise from wind turbines of Hoosac Wind Project
FLORIDA - Residents living near the Hoosac Wind Project held a press conference Tuesday, where they discussed formal complaints they have filed with the state Department of Environmental Protection
Hoosac Wind turbines NA Trans 2-13-13.do[...]
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FLORIDA, Mass. — The stories they tell are similar — constant headaches, ringing ears, pounding hearts, sleepless nights.
The cause of their concern can be seen sweeping the sky
Hoosac Wind turbines i berks 2-12-12.doc
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“My quiet, peaceful, serene world and home has been turned into a reeling of unending noise, annoyance and constant dealing with those in charge to help us,” said Fairneny. “My wife’s ears are
hoosac Recorder 12-13-13.doc
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BERKSHIRE COUNTY, Mass. -- "At night, at 3 a.m., 4 a.m. in the morning, it sounds like it's worse. It sounds like helicopters idling in the woods," said Mark Lavariere, a resident of Florida.
hoosac WTEN ALBANY NY 2-12-12.doc
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ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT WIND TURBINES IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
The noise and vibration from large wind turbines have been
shown to have serious health effects. People all across our State are
complaining. People in nearby Vermont and New York are experiencing
a loss of peace and quiet in their rural homes. People living near turbines are reporting
insomnia, headaches, dizziness, heart palpitations, emotional depression and
constant stress. The sounds and
vibrations are even worse when people are inside their homes.
And we have the largest turbine project in Massachusetts!
Call Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
413-784-1100 or e-mail marc.simpson@state.ma.us
If they don’t hear from you, they will be forced to assume that you don’t care about the noise and vibration that you are being subjected to.
Here is a form that you can fill out, save the changes and e-mail to DEP. Or use as a guideline for your call in complaint or download and mail it in.
Hoosac complaint form.doc
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Latest News
Falmouth Selectmen support removing wind turbines
Wind 1 and Wind 2, the turbines at the Falmouth Wastewater Treatment
Facility, have divided Falmouth residents and public officials since
they were first erected about two and one-half years ago.
forgive the town’s debt for renewable energy credits, and to send a
delegation of state officials to request help with their debt for the
purchase of Wind 1.
Governor Patrick is Met By Protesters at Hoosac Wind "Celebration"
Governor celebrates Hoosac Wind Project December 3, 2012
Letters to the Editor
http://windwisema.org/2012/12/14/comments-spills-over-to-greenfield-from-hoosac-ribbon-cutting/
These facts eclipse all other facets of the debate about wind power in that they challenge the very core of widely held assumptions about what we can really accomplish with wind energy. When so little is gained, why is it worth the massive public subsidies, impact on neighbors, wildlife, etc? Lloyd Crawford
… in inland New England, IWTs will not reduce our carbon footprint. They will not contribute in any way toward limiting global warming. They will however significantly increase the cost of every person’s and business’s electricity, precisely at a time when we cannot afford it. The reason is that the subsidies paid to keep this economically unsustainable technology operating will be spread over everyone’s monthly electric bill, in addition to the cost of the normal fossil-fuel-based capacity required to back-up those IWTs. Raymond Hartman
Michael Fairneny (left) of Florida and Malcolm Donald (second from left) of Falmouth wait for their meeting with the Governor while State wind turbine proponents admire the view.
“I feel like my whole world is going to turn to crap,” said Farineny, who has lived in his home for 28 years.“We were told we would never even see these things, and now I’m afraid we’re going to hear them.” (Gazettenet.com)
Protesters are on hand to help educate our public officials.
"Lloyd Crawford, of Hawley, is concerned with the new wind turbines not addressing the state's current energy problems."This project produces one 1,000th of the electricity used in
Massachusetts,"he said. "Power demand is expected to grow one percent per year for the next
decade. We'd have to put up a project like this once every 5 weeks for the next 10 years just to keep up with demand." (North Adams Transcript)
We hope that Senator Ben Downing (left) agrees with Marsh Rosenthal (right, with a clear message on his tee shirt.). No Industrial Wind for our ridgelines.
ALBANY, N.Y. (CN) - Dozens of neighbors of a $200 million wind farm sued the companies behind it,
Residents sue wind developer Iberdrola i[...]
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http://www.gazettenet.com/news/environment/3161050-95/project-wind-farineny-noise
http://www.iberkshires.com/story/42771/Gov.-Patrick-Celebrates-Completion-Of-Hoosac-Wind-Project.html
http://www.wamc.org/post/massachusetts-gov-sees-opening-berkshire-wind-farm-0
http://www.thetranscript.com/ci_22119239/residents-express-concerns-over-wind-turbines
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/berkshire/wind-farm-project-to-power-10000-homes?ref=scroller&categoryId=20000&status=true
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/berkshire/controversy-surrounds-upcoming-opening-of-hoosac-wind-farm
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/2012/12/03/mass-gov-celebrates-wind-energy-farm/2NPOOYM9WQtxRAW9jAiGaP/story.html
NEWS FROM VERMONT
From Lowell Mountain, Vermont
Lowell wind: Neighbors complain of ‘unbearable’ noise over weekend
From the Caldonian Record - October 8, 2012
lowell mountain noise compaints.zip
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On October 10, the Florida Massachusetts Selectmen heard from residents,
calling themselves “The Friends of Florida and Monroe”, concerned about
the Hoosac Wind Project that is scheduled to go online later this year.
October 10, 2012- Residents of Florida express their concerns about possible noise problems from the Hoosac Wind Project to the Florida Selectmen and to representatives from wind developer Iberola
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North Adams Transcript October 11, 2012
New Wind Turbines Pose Noise Concerns in Florida
http://www.thetranscript.com/ci_21746566/new-wind-turbines-pose-noise-concerns-florida
NorthAdams.com October 2, 2012
FLORIDA, Mass. — Residents will be able to bring questions and concerns to the developers of the Hoosac Wind Project next week.
North Adams Transcript Monday September 24, 2012
Hoosac Wind turbines to fire up soon - By Scott Stafford, New England Newspapers
FLORIDA -- All 19 wind turbines are up, and the testing and commissioning process is about to begin on Bakke Mountain in Florida and Crum Hill in Monroe -- the final step before the Hoosac Wind project can start generating power.
Hoosac Wind Project Nears Completion | WAMC
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Sep 10, 2012 ... A 19-turbine industrial wind farm is near completion in the Northern Berkshires, but according
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This is what has become of Crum Hill in Monroe, the highest point in elevation in the Berkshires.
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http://vermontenergyoptions.org/
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