To the Editor:
(Canastota, NY – Nov. 2015) Last month there was a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meeting in Madison County regarding a proposed natural gas compressor station in Georgetown. The compressor project would essentially be for fracked gas from Pennsylvania, much of which is planned for export.
One purpose of FERC is to “protect the public and energy customers.” However, in a country where we are supposed to have rights, we find out instead that the intent of FERC was to limit public concerns on an issue that can affect our health, safety, property values; and peace and quiet.
FERC has now decided it will hold an additional public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the Morrisville-Eaton Middle/High School auditorium at 5061 Fearon Road, Morrisville.
The purpose of this meeting is to receive comments on the proposed Georgetown compressor site, including “alternative site locations under consideration.” So, if the gas industry doesn’t get their dangerous and unsuitable project in Georgetown, they will simply try to move their proposal over to the next community.
If you don’t want this compressor in your back yard, or anyone’s, it is very important to attend this meeting.
Cheryl Cary, Canastota