Letter to the editor: Canterbury could benefit from energy plant

While I applaud the work that Claire Miller does in the attempt to keep our environment safe, I?m afraid she?s missed the mark with her commentary published in the Dec. 30 Bulletin regarding the upcoming Canterbury vote.

The referendum will not stop the energy plant in Plainfield. That battle was fought and lost long ago, far outside Canterbury. This plant has begun construction and will take water from the river, whether we vote ?yes? or ?no.? That is the reality we all need to face. Canterbury can vote ?no? and make a political statement, or vote ?yes? and get about $3 million out of this deal.

To call this a power grab and suggest that First Selectman Brian Sear hopes to sneak this by the public is at best uniformed, and at worst disingenuous. What would we say if town leaders unilaterally dismissed this without giving us a chance to vote?

The choice is simple, and thanks to the Canterbury Board of Selectman, we have that choice.

CHRIS PITTS

Canterbury

Source: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/opinions/letters/x352567103/Letter-to-the-editor-Canterbury-could-benefit-from-energy-plant

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