Time pressures on Galloo Island wind project

The Hounsfield Planning Board held a brief work session on the site plan application for Galloo Island Wind Farm at its meeting Monday night. The Planning Board has divided into subcommittees to examine the application and consult with the town’s attorney and engineer.

The board members gave themselves two weeks to delve into the application more and get answers to any questions they have. They’ll hold another work on Nov. 16. Chairwoman Kathy Snyder said the goal is to have the public hearing on the application on Nov. 24. There was no official date set for the public hearing during the meeting.

One interesting thing at the meeting was that a large contingent of Henderson residents and officials showed up. They told the Planning Board that Henderson is an interested and concerned party in the project because of the proposed transmission line.