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Public commenter raises questions about Vineyard Wind mitigation and upcoming offshore drilling plans
Summary
A public speaker asked the Select Board where the town stands on negotiating additional financial compensation from Vineyard Wind and raised concerns about planned offshore drilling and potential harm to marine life following a 2024 turbine blade collapse.
During the public comment period on March 26, resident George Ellis asked the Select Board for an update on the town’s negotiations with Vineyard Wind and raised concerns about upcoming offshore drilling.
Ellis said the town agreed in 2020 to accept $34.4 million over 45 years from Vineyard Wind as mitigation for the planned 84 offshore turbines and cited a February 2023…
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