From:                                         Anne O'Connor <aoconnor@williamstownma.gov>

Sent:                                           Friday, June 7, 2019 11:25 AM

To:                                               Judge, Michael (ENE)

Cc:                                               RPS, DOER (ENE)

Subject:                                     Please extend the public comment period for DOER proposal on RPS regulations

 

Dear Mr. Judge,

 

I am writing to ask that the public comment period (ending today) on the DOER’s proposed changes to the RPS regulations be extended for another 30 days. 

 

This issue is a complicated one for many people to grasp, and yet the changes they would bring are substantial and would heavily impact a number of communities and constituencies. The public needs more time to assess the issue and take a position.

 

There has been little media attention; the hearing in Springfield was just two days ago, and many people are just becoming aware of the issue now. Here in Berkshire County, I was able to have a letter to the editor published just today and am receiving inquiries about it from my constituents in Williamstown. Given how complex and extensive the changes are, there is a substantial learning curve for lay people to gain even a passing understanding of what is at stake.

 

The deadline for public comment is unreasonable and undemocratic, in light of the gravity and extent of the proposal.

 

I urge you to extend the deadline for public comment for another 30 days to July 7, or at least until the end of the month of June.

 

Respectfully yours,

Anne O’Connor

Member, Williamstown Select Board

 

 

201 Cole Ave, Apt 103

Williamstown, MA 01267

413 884 2598

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Anne O'Connor

Member, Williamstown Select Board

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