Cohocton Officials Blow Off Landowners

Cohocton landowners who have leased their land to FirstWind (the windfarm developer) will have to start complaining to someone new. The Cohocton Town Board has announced via press release that they will no longer be answering complaints regarding the wind farm from people who have entered lease agreements with the developer.

The decision primarily stems from the complaints of Hal Graham, who leased his property to FirstWind and has been very vocal, and has filed complaints with the Code Enforcement Officer, the Town Board, state elected officials, and FirstWind itself.

Did Graham honestly believe that the wind turbine(s) placed on his property would play "Bali Ha'i" during the day, remain silent at night, and emit the sweet smell of lavender? Of course not. His best recourse now would be to take his royalties from FirstWind and use them as a down payment for land in Hartsville or Prattsburgh, two towns who are watching the circus in Cohocton unfold very carefully.

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