Public Scoping Meeting- Franklin 3/15/11:
The U.S. Dept. of Energy held the second in a series of Public Scoping Meetings on the Northern Pass Project. They held their second one in Franklin. There were approximately 350 in attendance.

Brian Mills
Brian Mills of the Dept. of Energy gave the opening remarks about how the process works, what they will consider from the testimony given, and the public comment periods.

Ken Merrifield
Ken Merrifield, Mayor of Franklin spoke in favor of Northern Pass.

Elizabeth Dragon
Elizabeth Dragon, City Manager of Franklin spoke in favor of Northern Pass.

Ted Cidley
Ted Cidley gave some recommendations to the Dept. of Energy about the process.

Brad Smith
Brad Smith, Fire Chief of Franklin spoke in favor of Northern Pass.

Denise Thibault
Denise Thibault, resident of Franklin talked about two properties she has that will see the power lines. Read story about the family farm on page 2.

Dave Dobbins
Dave Dobbins of Gilford talked about ROWs and the Scobie Pond proposal from a few years ago.

Danielle Barker
Danielle Barker of Franklin accsed the opposition of being selfish.

Ruth Niven
Ruth Niven of Franklin said that existing ROW can still hurt.

George Dejuna
George Dejuna of Franklin talked about the benefits to local education.

Joe Drynan
Joe Drynan of Chichester asked that the politicians who sent reps to the meeting say the pols need to be involved.

Robert Steven
Robert Steven of Franklin suggested they fiind an alternate route and asked about powering up the old mills.

Glen Feener
Glen Feener, City Councilor in Franklin spoke in favor of Northern Pass.

Robert Ward
Robert Ward is a professional planning consultant talked about the ice storm that brought down the towers in Canada.

Douglas Boyd
Douglas Boyd, City Councilor in Franklin spoke in favor of Northern Pass.

Gerald LeBlanc
Gerald LeBlanc of Franklin had a few questions for North Country residents.

Leigh Webb
Leigh Webb of Franklin says there is no question about the impact of the project.

Leann O'Connor
Leann O'Connor of Franklin is a Plymouth State student and opposes Northern Pass.

Bob Kerner
Bob Kerner of Pelham talked about snowmobile trails.

Mary Lee
Mary Lee of Northfield talked about trees and power lines.

Vince Ribas
Vince Ribas of Franklin supports Northern Pass because it's green.

Barry Taylor
Barry Taylor of Hill and a veterinarian in Franklin talked about how he will see the power lines from his home to work and back.

John O' Neil
John O' Neil of Hollis is an engineer opposed to Northern Pass.

Tony Guinta
Tony Guinta, former Mayor of Franklin talked about carbon emmissions.

Teresa Wyman
Teresa Wyman of Canterbury says PSNH is not green.

Neil Buprey
Neil Buprey says the project is good for all.

Steven Pasgucci
Steven Pasgucci of Franklin talked about communities what Hydo-Quebec has done to some.

Dawn Scribner
Dawn Scribner of Gilford suggested solar and wind as an alternative.

Mary Lee
Mary Lee of Northfield got a second chance to speak and talked about the need to conserve energy.

John O' Neil
John O' Neil of Hollis got a second chance to speak and asked about a class action lawsuit.

William Porter
William Porter of W. Franklin asked the Dept. of Energy to investigate noise pollution of the project.

Darlene Jennings
Darlene Jennings of Campton had a question about Franklin's property taxes.

Jim Forsythe
State Sen. Jim Forsythe thanked everyone for coming out.

Elizabeth Dragon
Elizabeth Dragon, City Manager of Franklin responded to Darlene Jennings' question.

Dave Dobbins
Dave Dobbins of Gilford got a second chance to speak and talked about Seabrook.

Mary Lee
Mary Lee of Northfield got a third chance to speak and spoke of noise in power lines.

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