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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