Category Archives: Discussion

Free-ranging discussion on traffic, odour, economics and politics related to Elmira’s proprosed Biogas plant.

Public Meeting in The Record

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Bob Jonkman

Looks like Monday’s public meeting in Bolender Park made it into the news: From http://www.therecord.com/print/article/742305 The Record Biogas plant, opponents head to mediation Chris Herhalt, Record staff June 12, 2012 ELMIRA — Six area residents opposed to a planned waste … Continue reading →

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What’s wrong with the Green Energy Act?

Posted on 30 May 2012 by Michael Purves-Smith

The Woolwich Bio-en plant that now seems unstoppable for North Elmira is a particularly egregious example of what is wrong with the current Green Energy Act. None of its neighbours want the plant, and there is a good argument to be made that it is very bad for Elmira. Continue reading →

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Elmira Protest Art

Posted on 13 May 2012 by Laurie Jonkman

This would be very funny if it wasn’t about to happen here.

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Preliminary Hearing

Posted on 7 May 2012 by Bob Jonkman

Title: Preliminary Hearing Location: The Banquet Hall in RIM PARK at 2001 University Ave. EastDescription: The purpose of the Preliminary Hearing will be to rule on requests from groups and individuals for Party, Participant or Presenter status, to identify the … Continue reading →

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Alternate location for biowaste plant?

Posted on 25 April 2012 by Bob Jonkman

In answer to “Coach”, who asks “why then would they want to place this Bio gas plant here?”, in Breslau. When I first heard about an alternate location for the Bio-En biowaste plant I thought it would be re-located much … Continue reading →

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From the Armpit of the Township

Posted on 22 April 2012 by coach

I am not a lawyer or a high profile businessman but just a mere resident of the “armpit of the township” (Breslau). I want to add my personal comments regarding this bio gas site issue. I agree that Elmira would … Continue reading →

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Comments from the Protest

Posted on 17 April 2012 by Bob Jonkman

After the Stop The Stink protest rally on 16 April 2012 a book was circulated to the observers attending the Council meeting. Here are their comments: This Bio Energy Project Sounds Great However it needs to be located properly! L.G. … Continue reading →

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