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12/11/2024

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9/22/2025

Tower Above Lake Willoughby Approved

Vermont utility regulators have approved a permit for a 140-foot telecommunications tower on a hill above Lake Willoughby despite the objections of neighbors and the town of Westmore.

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9/22/2025

Holy Smoke: State Approves Giant Solar Farm on Scenic Road

Opposition to the Shaftsbury solar farm has been intense, but regulators said it's needed to help Vermont meet clean-energy goals. It will rival the state's largest solar facility in terms of size.

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9/21/2025

Vermont Public Utility Commission green lights Shaftsbury solar project

“Vermont will bear the burdens of this facility but might not directly reap the environmental benefits that it provides,” wrote a commissioner in a concurring opinion.

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9/17/2025

Conflict continues over proposed Westmore cell tower

The battle between wireless service and natural beauty heats up in the Northeast Kingdom. We’ve told you about the telecommunication buildout across the state and how it’s almost always met with pushback. Department of Public Service data shows 668 distinct telecommunication tower structures across Vermont, with more in progress.

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9/15/2025

Proposed radio tower draws opposition from Tinmouth residents

Residents say the tower violates their local zoning rules and would harm the scenic view from state-protected Tinmouth Channel, among other concerns.

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8/7/2025

Neighbors worry Manchester priority housing proposal will worsen flooding

A proposed Manchester housing development sits at the intersection of two of Vermont’s biggest crises: a shortage of affordable housing stock and the growing threat of flooding.

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6/25/2025

Westmore Residents Are Battling a Tower Near Lake Willoughby

The view of Lake Willoughby from Donna Dzugas-Smith’s home is stunning, and she’s fighting to keep it that way. The 71-year-old Westmore resident is leading the local opposition to a 140-foot telecommunications tower planned just across the lake from her property.

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6/19/2025

Bennington Settles with Solar Developer, Sparking Community Uproar

After 12 years of legal disputes, the town of Bennington agreed to support two controversial solar projects before the state, following lawsuits from the developer that jeopardized a major local revitalization effort.

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1/28/2025

Regulators to take a closer look after Manchester cell tower proposal draws pushback

Verizon’s proposal to construct a new cell tower near a recreational area in the town of Manchester has come up against widespread opposition from residents and town officials in recent months.

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11/15/2024

Developer presents newest solar plan to town planners

Apple Hill Solar is back...again

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9/2/2024

Federal judge deals another blow to proposed Enosburgh radio tower

Federal Judge Upholds PUC Denial of Enosburgh Tower

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8/20/2024

VCE's Annette Smith's Presentation to Manchester Select Board about PUC Process and the Role of Towns

Presentation by invitation of Manchester Select Board explaining the process for siting communications towers in Vermont

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8/14/2024

Rep Laura Sibilia - Clean Heat Presentation- Dover Town Hall - 8-14-2024- 6-7:30 pm

Clean Heat Standard Panel Discussion in Dover

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7/22/2024

One Solar Project Rejected, Another Under Construction

By Jim Therrien, Vermont News & Media Correspondent

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7/15/2024

Shaftsbury Vermont Public Utility Commission Evidentiary Hearing

Vermont Public Utility Commission hearing

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7/11/2024

Town of Manchester Prepares to Oppose Cell Tower

By Cherise Forbes, Manchester Journal

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7/9/2024

Upper Loveland Norwich Solar PUC Site Visit

Vermont PUC conducts site vist at forested site proposed for 500 kW solar project.

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7/6/2024

Solar Energy Generates Debate

By FRANCES MIZE Valley News Correspondent

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6/27/2024

PUC Evidentiary Hearing for Duxbury 500 kW Norwich Solar array

Neighbor participating pro se (without a lawyer) participates in PUC evidentiary hearing for solar array.

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4/18/2024

Granville AT&T Tower PUC Site Visit

A rare event in Vermont, the PUC hearing officer conducted a site visit for a proposed AT&T cell tower.

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3/17/2025

Events

Added an Events page. Check back regularly for updated information.

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