Dear Michael Judge,

 

   I was made aware of the changes to the RPS about a month ago because I am on a mailing list of an environmental group that follows legislative matters. I also attended the Amherst hearing but only because I was aware of what was happening and only through Contacts I have who are plugged in to these matters.

 

   Most folks I talk with in my town have very little knowledge of this and when I explain to them the matter they are very disturbed not only by the roll back of our RPS requirements but the fact that they were not aware this was happening.

 

   I would hope there would be an extension on the comment period To at least the end of June so people can have a chance to learn and to respond to this. Real democracy demands as much participation as possible. Folks who are proposing these changes have had months to do their homework now it’s only fair to give the citizens an opportunity to do the same.

 

Sincerely,

 

Fergus Marshall

55 Gaylord St

Chicopee Ma 01013