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Residents and supervisors urge opposition to Valley Link transmission project
Summary
Multiple Buckingham supervisors and dozens of residents urged the board to formally oppose the Valley Link 765 kV transmission project, citing potential loss of property value, impacts to rural character and limited local benefit; the board scheduled a special Thursday meeting for public comment.
Chairman called the meeting to order and Supervisor Paul Garrett early in the session announced a special meeting Thursday at 5 p.m. on the Valley Link transmission project and said he "formally oppose[s] the Valley Link project in Buckingham County." Several supervisors voiced agreement, raising concerns about impacts to churches, historic graveyards and the rural landscape.
During the public-comment period, residents described the transmission line as serving…
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