DOE Meeting on Monhegan – March 1, 2017 – The Department of Energy will hold a public informational meeting on Monhegan at the School House from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on March 1st. This is the first stage of DOE’s public scoping process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Notes from December 13, 2016 Community Meeting
MAV Weekly Project Update – January 24, 2017
On Tuesday, January 24, Maine Aqua Ventus provided the following project update: This past week MAV has continued to work with DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) team to prepare for public scoping sessions including confirming meeting spaces and logistics such as accommodations and charters. DOE will be updating their project informational website for the… Read More
MAV Weekly Project Update – January 16, 2017
On Monday, January 16, Maine Aqua Ventus provided the following project update: This past week MAV has continued to work with DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) team to prepare for public scoping sessions later this winter. Recent activities include drafting a Public Participation Plan and preparing meeting posters detailing Project components. The MAV team… Read More
MAV Weekly Project Update – January 8, 2017
On Sunday, January 8, Maine Aqua Ventus provided the following project update: MAV is continuing to work with DOE’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) team to prepare for public scoping sessions later this winter. Recent activities include drafting a Public Participation Plan and preparing meeting posters detailing Project components. The MAV team is waiting on… Read More
New England Aqua Ventus I – Project Update, December 2016
Maine Aqua Ventus provided the following project update at the community meeting held December 13, 2016. New England Aqua Ventus Project Update, December 2016 Also provided at the December meeting were a two-page information sheet and an outline of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEAP) process. New England Aqua Ventus Information Sheet – December 2016… Read More
Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee (CBAC) Formation and Progress to Date
On July 26, 2016, the Monhegan community registered voters gathered at the Church to vote on the following articles. All articles passed as written. At the next regularly scheduled monthly assessors meeting on August 9th, the advisory committee members were appointed by the assessors. Members are: Tara Hire, First assessor Greg Rollins, Third assessor Chris… Read More
Community Meeting with Updates on NEAV/MAV Offshore Wind Project
Community Meeting with Updates on NEAV/MAV Offshore Wind Project Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monhegan School House Please join us for a community meeting regarding the proposed NEAV/MAV offshore wind project on December 13 at 5:30 pm. at the school moderated by Laura Singer. The purpose of this meeting is to bring… Read More
Update on Cable Route
After a discussion late this week with Nate Johnson, of New England AquaVentus and Ocean Renewable Power Company, we would like to pass on the news he shared. Although no decisions are being made, NEAV is looking with renewed focus at the viability of bringing the sub sea cable from the test site ashore in… Read More
ICDS Cable Blog
In our continued attempt to learn about the potential benefits and challenges or impacts the proposed offshore wind project may have on Monhegan and in wanting to better understand our options to make an informed decision, Dan Fisher of ICDS was asked to give his professional opinion on the electric cable as an option for… Read More