Wind farm decision delayed

After two lengthy evenings of testimony on the merits of a wind farm proposal — and reasons not to permit it — county planning and zoning commissioners tabled any decision until they meet again Monday evening.Each of the two nights of testimony lasted 31/2 hours. More than 100 people testified, including officials with National Renewable Solutions, developers of the Expedition Wind project.The planning commission is considering the company’s application for a conditional-use permit.Many objectors rehashed the same concerns they had voiced at an earlier public hearing as well as at county commission meetings. They were balanced by a nearly equal number of supporters.
Some objectors made no bones about their stance.“Only over my cold, dead body will those things cast a shadow on the ground that I walk on,” said Peabody farmer Randy Eitzen.

(Read more: PEABODY Gazette-Bulletin)