DARTMOUTH – Martha Coakley, Massachusetts attorney general, has upheld zoning changes adopted by the Dartmouth Town Meeting in order to allow a $9.5 million wind turbine project off of Chase Road, SouthCoastToday.com reported Tuesday.
The zoning changes were adopted in June and eliminate the need for a special permit if the two proposed wind turbines are on town property and comply with the setback and clearance requirements.
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“The town has reasonably exercised its legitimate zoning power in adopting these amendments,” said Assistant Attorney General Margaret J. Hurley in the attorney general’s decision dated Sept. 13.
A group of 30 residents opposed the project and filed suit in the Superior Court to block construction claiming that they were not properly notified of the project.
The legal representation for the opposition, Philip N. Beauregard, said his clients will continue to oppose the project and “if the town applies for a building permit under the new bylaw, it will be challenged.”
“It’s not the end of the litigation. It’s only the beginning,” said Beauregard, according to SouthCoastToday.com.
