Some Competing Editorials on Chapter 40B

Here are links to a couple of competing positions by local newspapers on Chapter 40B:

http://www.dailynewstribune.com/editorials/x89169293/Editorial-Repair-dont-abandon-Chapter-40B

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090625/OPINION/906250331/-1/OPINION0301

http://www.patriotledger.com/opinions/x1795889435/COMMENTARY-Chapter-40B-is-misguided-and-beyond-repair

What do you think?

Erosion of Home Rule Redux

Back in June I wrote about the proposal to modify wind energy siting, a proposal that has been likened to Chapter 40B for energy companies. The following link will provide you with more information on this proposal and provide you with the opportunity to speak out on the subject:

http://greenberkshires.com/

The petition has been signed by residents across the state from all walks of life. Simply put, wind power is an important part of our future. However, wind power must be properly and carefully sited so as not to detract from the overall economy of a region.

An Interesting Read...

Found this article: Mass. development chief Bialecki on state, town relationship and tech. Unfortunately there are terms used, such as zoning is a hurdle, that only towns that seek high growth targets "get it" that are inflammatory and do not recognize that smart planning needs to look at the entire picture - open space, quality of life, resource protection along with compatible growth centers matched to a community vision and its place in the region and the state.