SB 361 Public Hearing 11/14/12:
210 people appeared for the second of two public hearings by the SB 361 Commission to express their views about future energy projects and most said electric transmission lines should be buried with a few expressing concern about the proces in which transmission projects are approved by the state. None of the members of the commision spoke, it was only facilitated by Sen. Jeanie Forrester of Meredith so that people could get a chance to their government.

Jack Savage
Jack Savage of the Society for Protection of NH Forests addressed some points the commission should look at and asked a question about possible conflict of some commission members who also serve on the NH Site Evaluation Commmittee.

Peter Martin
Peter Martin of Plymouth talked about the importance of proper plannning for transmission lines becaiuse the state is already mapped out for future projects that would destroy our landscape.

Anthony Fitzherbert
Anthony Fitzherbert of Campton talked aboout EMF radiation from overhead power lines and likely links to childhood cancers.

Jim Dannnis
Jim Dannnis of Dalton spoke on behalf of Responsible Energy Action, LLC and talked about prioritizing between projects that are elective vs. keeping the lights on.

David Venhauten
David Venhauten of Bethlehem talked about the need to be cautious in studying these issues.

Nancy Martland
Nancy Martland of Sugar Hill talked about how NH is in the way of big corporate deals and that we could end up looking like NJ. She also added about an overhead power line proposal was successfully fought and how that did not stop energy development in the Empire State.

Margo Connors
Margo Connors serves as a selectman in Sugar Hill and quickly followup on Nancy Martland's comments.

Ron Willoughby
Ron Willoughby of N. Haverhill talked about how he has never seen such strong opposition to any proposed project like he does now.

Kelly Monahan
Kelly Monahan, Grafton County Registrar of Deeds talked about her own experience with trying to sell property located underneath power lines.

Dave Stewart
Dave Stewart of Rochester spoke against Northern Pass and Hydro-Quebec.

Anne Hawthorne
Anne Hawthorne of Lancaster talked about the money aspect of these energy projects.

Jeanne Manard
Jeanne Manard of Deerfield thanked the commission members for listening to the public input.

Suzanne Smith
Rep. Suzanne Smith of Hebron recommendede burial of power lines.

Julie Moran
Julie Moran of Colebrook asked a question about the commission's mission. Sen. Forrester responded.

Carl Martland
Carl Martland of Sugar Hill asked talked about the feasability of the studies.

Tom Mullen
Tom Mullen of Campton and owner/developer of Owl's Nest Resort talked about process of the NH Site Evaluation Committee.

John Amey
John Amey of Pittsburg thanked the commission for their work and encouraged them to keep working.

John Colony
John Colony of Sugar Hill went over some statistics of NH north and south and asked how many woould know about the work of the SB 361 Commission.

Debi Warner
Debi Warner of Littleton and recent candidate for state senate discussed an informal survey of what people think about the North Country.

Sandy Berkowitz
Sandy Berkowitz of Lancaster insisted on burying transmission lines and said that we should not be bullied by big corportations.

Ed Craxton
Ed Craxton of Dalton talked about the need for an energy policy and property values.

Marty Faulkner
Marty Faulkner of Dalton talked about how those on the receiving end of these transmission projects require undergrounding, why shouldn't we?

Omer Ahern
Omer Ahern of Plymouth and current Grafton County Commissioner talked about the proliferation of wind turbines and we're sick of being taken advantage of.

Ruth Niven
Ruth Niven of Franklin takes exception to portions of the final draft report of the commission.

Jane Burkett
Janne Burkett of Lancaster asked the commission to identify more possible corridors.

Interview- Sen. Jeanie Forrester
"Bulldog" Brian Tilton talks with Sen. Jeanie Forrester, chair of the 361 Commission about what happens next for the commission.

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