Wind Turbines to Be Subject of Town Meeting Discussion Tonight

An article on the Town Meeting warrant that would limit the operation of the town's two wind turbines is up for discussion and a vote tonight at the .

Article 23, which will be the second item to be discussed at tonight's continuation of Town Meeting, would essentially curtail the operation of the town's 1.65-megawatt turbines, Wind 1 and Wind 2, until the November 2012 Town Meeting.

Last November, the Board of Selectmen voted to shut down Wind 1 in the midst of complaints from abutters in the Blacksmith Shop Road area that the turbines were causing adverse health effects. Wind 2 has been in temporary operation for a 60-day trial since February of this year, so that officials can test its alleged negative effects. 

Town Meeting continues tonight at 7pm in the Lawrence School auditorium. Although only Town Meetng precinct members can vote, there will be a section of seating for non-voters as well.