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Article: Wind turbines closer to approval; Planning Board recommends amendment.(LOCAL NEWS)
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- Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
- Article date:
- April 19, 2007
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Byline: Nick Kotsopoulos
WORCESTER - The Planning Board last night unanimously endorsed a proposed zoning amendment to allow wind turbines in the city.
With its vote, the five-member board referred the amendment back to the City Council with a favorable recommendation. The City Council Land Use Committee is scheduled to hold another public hearing on the ordinance May 23.
While the amendment was hailed by advocates as a historic first step in bringing the city to the forefront when it comes to renewable energy, others argued that it might be too restrictive.
Sam Rosario, of 42 Forrest St., said if Worcester truly wants to become a ...