Re – the Governor’s State of the State address

In his State of the State address today, NH Governor John Lynch reiterated his support to bring more renewable energy to New Hampshire, and mentioned The Northern Pass specifically. From his prepared remarks: “We should not dismiss out of hand … Continue reading

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Landowner newsletter is distributed

The second issue of the Northern Pass Landowner Newsletter is now available. The edition focuses on the status of the project; as well as view shed and property value impact.  

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Re: the debate over eminent domain

The Northern Pass is working successfully, as requested by the Legislature, to acquire, voluntarily, the land rights necessary for construction of the project. The project currently has property rights to the vast majority of the land necessary for building the … Continue reading

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NPT Job Opportunities

The New England Power Generator’s Association today claimed that Northern Pass has overestimated the number of jobs that will be created as part of the project. It is not surprising that the NEPGA opposes Northern Pass, since the cleaner and … Continue reading

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Forest Society Purchase of Conservation Easement

We acknowledge  the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests’ intensive effort to raise $850,000 necessary for the purchase of a conservation easement on about 5,800 acres of land surrounding The Balsams resort that was recently sold by the … Continue reading

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Re Speaker Gingrich and Northern Pass

We’ve heard reports that presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House, supports the concept of The Northern Pass but has voiced concern about some aspects, specifically – above ground structures in the area north of Groveton, NH, where … Continue reading

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