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Results of the Mediation

After two productive days of mediation, the Bio‑Fuels Citizens’ Committee have signed an agreement with Woolwich Bio-En. Continue reading

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BFCC Public Meeting covered in the Observer

Group rallies against biogas plant – More than two years into the battle, a group of Elmira residents has no intention of letting up on its opposition to a proposed biogas plant. Continue reading

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Outcome of the mediation hearing on Wednesday

The parties have made significant progress and have come closer in their positions, but there remain some details to be worked out. There will be another mediation session when we hope to come to an agreement. Continue reading

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Public Meeting in The Record

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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Summary of yesterday’s Public Meeting

The public meeting began at about 7:45 as planned. There were about 60 adults and children in attendance – good we thought, given that it was raining pretty hard through most of the time. We were under a roof so … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with the Green Energy Act?

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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