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Hampshire County Commission adopts amended opposition to regional transmission line project
Summary
The Hampshire County Commission voted to adopt a resolution opposing proposed regional transmission projects and will publish an amended statement after striking a clause promising to "defend" landowners against condemnation.
The Hampshire County Commission voted Tuesday to adopt a resolution opposing proposed regional transmission-line projects proposed to cross parts of the county and directed staff to publish the amended statement for public review.
The measure, drafted by Commissioner Mance, says the county “is not in favor as a county commission of the projects as proposed” and calls on state and federal decision-makers to consider alternatives that would reduce local impacts. The commission removed one line from the draft that would have promised to “defend” private landowners against condemnation proceedings.
Commissioner Mance presented the draft resolution…
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