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Where have all the flowers gone?

Just like Nelson Mandela a few short weeks ago, the world’s garden has lost another Sunflower of Humanity.

Pete Seeger championed social change. Learning from his example, we are right to honor his effort and be true to his empowering words…

“Participation – that’s what’s gonna save the human race.”

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Cape Cod's voice needs to rise above the wind and help ourselves help others. 

The State’s Department of Public Utilities is conducting an investigation, soliciting input for the development of wind siting guidance. It’s time we engage.  It's time the Cape participates.  It's time local government officials stand by our community’s families, friends, and neighborhoods… and participate.

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It's time the voice of Cape Codders tell the DPU not to circumvent local control over wind energy projects.  

Urge town officials to individually stand in support of their neighbors, stand in support of their communities, and proudly stand in support of Home Rule authority which will forge appropriate wind energy development futures for the Cape.   

Mandela and Seeger serve as example that great measures in society can be made from small opportunities.  Cape Cod... This is your time! 

Raise your voices above the wind and participate Feb. 6 at Cape Cod Community College.  The hearing will start at 4 p.m. in the main theater of the college's Tilden Arts Center and run until 8 p.m.  Written comment has been extended to Feb. 20. For more information, go to www.mass.gov/dpu and click on "DPU 13-165 Land-Based Wind Energy Facility Siting: NOI" on the right side of the page.

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