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