Hartford, CT shows Litchfield County Unprogressives what it means to Support Local Business

Recently the Town of Goshen, CT voted against a wind based energy generating project at 113 Brush Hill Road. Go ahead, map quest it. In my opinion, Goshen’s Planning & Zoning (P&Z) commission’s decision against the project much like the location of the town was way off the map. Yes I agree, Optiwind’s 300 Series model is a bit unorthodox looking compared to the majestic image of a three blade turbine, but the paradox here is that Goshen’s P&Z commission rejected the project proposal citing concerns of adverse effects on the existing neighborhood and property values of the Woodridge Lake Sewer District. That’s right, a neighborhood known as the Sewer District, which looks like it houses a whopping two or three residences if you visit this rural town via Google Earth. But who am I to judge? I’m not a vested property owner concerned about the effect the project could have on the value of my home. I also have the luxury of not having to worry about being kept awake at night by the potential noise generated by the windmill during a breezy evening. I do however pay utility bills and I have heard that it’s expensive installing and maintaining power transmission lines, especially when they’re run way out to rural, environmentally unprogressive towns. So here’s my solution, Optiwind Corporation, www.optiwind.com based out of Torrington, CT should plant its homegrown technology in the fertile soils of the retired Hartford landfill. Who’s going to argue that their 300 Series model is any uglier than the retired landfill? Seriously, this renewable energy technology is a perfect candidate for this location. It’s a win-win; the Capitol City would benefit from some serious Green PR and Optiwind Corporation could expose its technology to millions driving up and down Interstate 91. How many would see it in Goshen, CT?