That's not my typo in the headline!
Apostrophically challenged Robert C Haarde and the better-known Robert G Stein handed me two flyers at the transfer station.
The first flyer read;
"Protect Sudbury Homeowners from repeated overrides", and
"Seniors and Empty-Nesters are vital to school funding and must be protected from escalating property taxes"
The second, nearly identical flyer reads, in the same two spots that the statements above occupy;
"Preserve Academic Excellence through long term planning", and
"Responsibly reduce class size".
I am well aware of targeted advertising. When one of the "Bob's" (someone please tell them simple pluralization requires no apostrophe) realized I was not a parent, he pulled the second flyer from my hand and gave me the first flyer. I gave the two of them a little hard time on this and challenge them to develop a clear and unambiguous position. You cannot have it both way's. It is B'S.
But I liked them. Each Bob had ready and well thought-out answers to my many tedious questions, and Bob Haarde in particular expended some energy in attempting to explain his view of how a consolidated school system leads to more efficient and potentially region-wide savings.
It means that he can think out more than a year, at least.
I'm voting for the "Two Bob's" but not their errant apostrophe. It might be wise to sharpen up the English grammar skills now, gents. Get rid of the inconsistent baloney. We aren't looking for perfection, just responsibility, and some sense of the future. See you at the polls.
"Bob" Crowley
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Position on Sudburywatch Blog - discounted
An anonymous blog, apparently by someone who has plenty of time and has done a good job of putting a blog together. It is too bad that out of fear perhaps, those responsible do not care enough to identify themselves.
What are they afraid of?
One has to completely discount the writings in Sudburywatch for this reason.
What are they afraid of?
One has to completely discount the writings in Sudburywatch for this reason.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Position on Budget Shortfall in Sudbury
It should be no surprise that towns such as Sudbury could suffer fairly severe budget shortfalls during the current down economy. Rather than wait for forced cutbacks following Governor Patrick's recent cuts at the state level, I believe towns such as ours should take a more proactive approach including such measures as:
Areas that should not be cut include safety, roadway, municipal and water. Sudbury is fortunate to have its own self-sustaining water district and infrastructure.
- Hiring freeze
- Overall reduction of town employees
- Overall reduction of school budget led by a responsible school committee
- Reduced town hours
Areas that should not be cut include safety, roadway, municipal and water. Sudbury is fortunate to have its own self-sustaining water district and infrastructure.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Position on Education
Education placed among the highest priorities of Sudbury
Favorable: Within the context of the needs of the entire community, no single community function is as important and necessary as preparing the next generation for productive, meaningful and successful lives. I do not, however, equate credentials with excellence, nor do I place academic achievement above all other community values.
The Sudbury School System Funding and Management
Unfavorable: The current crisis style management of the Sudbury School System budget is an indication that the basic methods, planning and even philosophy of our school system are out of step with the actual needs of the town.
The most highly credentialed teachers and administrators at Sudbury schools.
Unfavorable: Proper credentials are a portion of the overall qualifications of what we regard as a good teacher. Credentialism is a syndrome that leads to runaway costs in organizations of all kinds, and used alone, does not assure quality teachers or school management. The proper operation of the schools is the responsibility of the entire community, not just the employees of the school, the committees, or the parents of school-aged children.
After the children graduate, parents retire to less expensive communities.
Unfavorable. The excellent school system of Sudbury is a bargain when compared to private schools. The wonderful success of Sudbury schools cannot be permitted to force the loss of its senior residents.
Favorable: Within the context of the needs of the entire community, no single community function is as important and necessary as preparing the next generation for productive, meaningful and successful lives. I do not, however, equate credentials with excellence, nor do I place academic achievement above all other community values.
The Sudbury School System Funding and Management
Unfavorable: The current crisis style management of the Sudbury School System budget is an indication that the basic methods, planning and even philosophy of our school system are out of step with the actual needs of the town.
The most highly credentialed teachers and administrators at Sudbury schools.
Unfavorable: Proper credentials are a portion of the overall qualifications of what we regard as a good teacher. Credentialism is a syndrome that leads to runaway costs in organizations of all kinds, and used alone, does not assure quality teachers or school management. The proper operation of the schools is the responsibility of the entire community, not just the employees of the school, the committees, or the parents of school-aged children.
After the children graduate, parents retire to less expensive communities.
Unfavorable. The excellent school system of Sudbury is a bargain when compared to private schools. The wonderful success of Sudbury schools cannot be permitted to force the loss of its senior residents.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Position on Wildlife Management
Sudbury Wildlife Expansion
Favorable: The great increase in deer, wild turkey, fisher cat, coyote and other bird and rodent populations may be the result of reduced levels of chlorinated hydrocarbons in soils, and a resulting improvement to invertebrate reproduction. An abundance of snails, worms, insects, crustaceans and arachnids support a food chain which includes larger mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. There are concerns that deer and coyote populations present actual and nuisance hazards. US Fish and Wildlife Department regularly patrols the perimeter of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, and provides adequate control of wildlife resources. Deer population increases have been supported by an abundance of food in the form of acorns, certain ornamental shrubs, and the relative lack of predation, and limited hunting. Deer present a significant traffic hazard. Coyotes present a hazard to domestic cats, small dogs, and, rarely, small children. Sudbury residents should be encouraged to scare off coyotes with loud sounds and other measures to reduce acclimation of these animals to close human presence.
Radio Fences for the control of dogs
Unfavorable. Although these fences are effective to keep dogs within bounds, they also attract coyotes, invite coyote attacks, and produce painful shocks to pets if they cross the "border".
Limited access to beaver dam flood areas and roadways
Favorable. Water Row and other flooded areas are part of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge environment.
Favorable: The great increase in deer, wild turkey, fisher cat, coyote and other bird and rodent populations may be the result of reduced levels of chlorinated hydrocarbons in soils, and a resulting improvement to invertebrate reproduction. An abundance of snails, worms, insects, crustaceans and arachnids support a food chain which includes larger mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. There are concerns that deer and coyote populations present actual and nuisance hazards. US Fish and Wildlife Department regularly patrols the perimeter of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, and provides adequate control of wildlife resources. Deer population increases have been supported by an abundance of food in the form of acorns, certain ornamental shrubs, and the relative lack of predation, and limited hunting. Deer present a significant traffic hazard. Coyotes present a hazard to domestic cats, small dogs, and, rarely, small children. Sudbury residents should be encouraged to scare off coyotes with loud sounds and other measures to reduce acclimation of these animals to close human presence.
Radio Fences for the control of dogs
Unfavorable. Although these fences are effective to keep dogs within bounds, they also attract coyotes, invite coyote attacks, and produce painful shocks to pets if they cross the "border".
Limited access to beaver dam flood areas and roadways
Favorable. Water Row and other flooded areas are part of the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge environment.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Position on Town Government
Sudbury's system of three Selectman and Town Manager.
Unfavorable: A review of the government structure is due. In fairness to the many selectmen who have served and the long hours and evenings spent with numerous committees, groups and agencies, it may be advisable to shift some of the work activity to more modern and efficient meeting formats, including electronic communications and fewer late night meetings.
The role of the town manager has been controversial as of late. The town manager reports to the selectmen, but holds significant political and budgetary power. The transparency and accountability of this office, and the complexity of information reported on by this office, has been called into question.
The town's methods relating to new projects such as a new police station.
Unfavorable. Alarm bells went off at the last special town meeting, when it was learned that the same architect that proposed the $40 million public safety building, was still being paid to pare down its original plan. Adjacent Wayland has a new half-empty building at the intersection of routes 27 and 20. Sudbury residents should be aware of the scale and expense of such a facility and base our own plans on actual needs.
Unfavorable: A review of the government structure is due. In fairness to the many selectmen who have served and the long hours and evenings spent with numerous committees, groups and agencies, it may be advisable to shift some of the work activity to more modern and efficient meeting formats, including electronic communications and fewer late night meetings.
The role of the town manager has been controversial as of late. The town manager reports to the selectmen, but holds significant political and budgetary power. The transparency and accountability of this office, and the complexity of information reported on by this office, has been called into question.
The town's methods relating to new projects such as a new police station.
Unfavorable. Alarm bells went off at the last special town meeting, when it was learned that the same architect that proposed the $40 million public safety building, was still being paid to pare down its original plan. Adjacent Wayland has a new half-empty building at the intersection of routes 27 and 20. Sudbury residents should be aware of the scale and expense of such a facility and base our own plans on actual needs.
Position on the Environment
Sudbury's environmental quality and current programs.
Unfavorable: The Conservation Commission does an excellent job driven by true community and environmental concerns, and an enlightened sense of how Sudbury is part of our planet's ecosystem. We are also extremely fortunate to be adjacent to a large federal wildlife preservation area, and smaller community based land trusts and open space resources. But environmental damage is being done every day by hundreds of idling motor vehicles stuck in traffic along route 20 and other Sudbury roads. Sudbury roads are not safe enough for small energy efficient vehicles, bicycles or scooters due to uncontrolled large automobile traffic. An action plan to reduce traffic congestion and to promote and not hinder needed commuter rail systems is urgently needed, even though the results of those efforts may be many years away.
Pollution control measures.
Unfavorable. Noise pollution is increasing along roadways. Electrical pollution, which may affect emergency communications systems, is increasing as a result of poorly maintained overhead electric power distribution equipment, which also comprises a safety hazard.
Sudbury's Transfer Station as a Community Asset
Favorable: The current measures being taken to sort and separate recyclable materials is a good start and leads to community involvement and goodwill. The availability of a monitored way to drop off or pick up unneeded items is an excellent beginning for wider reuse of otherwise discarded items. Better rules to prevent the loitering of a few individuals who scare off contributions, will bring about a wider and fairer use of this resource.
Unfavorable: The Conservation Commission does an excellent job driven by true community and environmental concerns, and an enlightened sense of how Sudbury is part of our planet's ecosystem. We are also extremely fortunate to be adjacent to a large federal wildlife preservation area, and smaller community based land trusts and open space resources. But environmental damage is being done every day by hundreds of idling motor vehicles stuck in traffic along route 20 and other Sudbury roads. Sudbury roads are not safe enough for small energy efficient vehicles, bicycles or scooters due to uncontrolled large automobile traffic. An action plan to reduce traffic congestion and to promote and not hinder needed commuter rail systems is urgently needed, even though the results of those efforts may be many years away.
Pollution control measures.
Unfavorable. Noise pollution is increasing along roadways. Electrical pollution, which may affect emergency communications systems, is increasing as a result of poorly maintained overhead electric power distribution equipment, which also comprises a safety hazard.
Sudbury's Transfer Station as a Community Asset
Favorable: The current measures being taken to sort and separate recyclable materials is a good start and leads to community involvement and goodwill. The availability of a monitored way to drop off or pick up unneeded items is an excellent beginning for wider reuse of otherwise discarded items. Better rules to prevent the loitering of a few individuals who scare off contributions, will bring about a wider and fairer use of this resource.
Position on Safety
Sudbury public safety resources.
Favorable. Sudbury Police and Fire perform admirably. Violent crimes are infrequent and murders are rare.
Laws pertaining to safety on Sudbury roadways.
Unfavorable. The narrow roads, few sidewalks and very large vehicles owned by Sudbury residents, and the persistence of distracted driving habits, have created a heightened risk to pedestrians, bicylists, and other motorists. Enforcement of a safe vehicular speed is essential. Increased enforcement of other driving regulations is more challenging, but becoming more urgent.
School Safety Programs
Review needed. It is obvious that schools must provide a safe and secure environment for all students, teachers, and staff. The same could be said for any organization or place where people gather. Here is a link to a site offering materials relating to school safety that appear to be available for free, but may have some religious content. Here is a link to another organization that appears to offer programs about preventing violence in schools. A quick look shows that there are many products, services, experts and proposed laws, screening devices, metal detectors and other security systems that are actively marketed to school systems in communities concerned with school safety. I know nothing about these sites or their owners, and am not recommending them, but they do seem to enumerate many of the discussed issues relating to problem in-school behavior, including the use of legal drugs to treat ADHD, bullying, illegal drug use, and ways to reduce anxiety, anger and stresses that may lead to violent behavior.
Favorable. Sudbury Police and Fire perform admirably. Violent crimes are infrequent and murders are rare.
Laws pertaining to safety on Sudbury roadways.
Unfavorable. The narrow roads, few sidewalks and very large vehicles owned by Sudbury residents, and the persistence of distracted driving habits, have created a heightened risk to pedestrians, bicylists, and other motorists. Enforcement of a safe vehicular speed is essential. Increased enforcement of other driving regulations is more challenging, but becoming more urgent.
School Safety Programs
Review needed. It is obvious that schools must provide a safe and secure environment for all students, teachers, and staff. The same could be said for any organization or place where people gather. Here is a link to a site offering materials relating to school safety that appear to be available for free, but may have some religious content. Here is a link to another organization that appears to offer programs about preventing violence in schools. A quick look shows that there are many products, services, experts and proposed laws, screening devices, metal detectors and other security systems that are actively marketed to school systems in communities concerned with school safety. I know nothing about these sites or their owners, and am not recommending them, but they do seem to enumerate many of the discussed issues relating to problem in-school behavior, including the use of legal drugs to treat ADHD, bullying, illegal drug use, and ways to reduce anxiety, anger and stresses that may lead to violent behavior.
Position on Town Meeting
Current Town Meeting Format
Unfavorable. Town meeting is important, we need to preserve it, but the issues are too important and complex, the facility too small, and the important cross section of the community is no longer represented. It has become a contentious show and a divisive meeting in recent years, when it instead could be used as an opportunity for true progress, progressive thinking, consensus building, and formation of action plans with long reaching impact.
Continuing to hold an annual Town Meeting.
Favorable. Community Preservation principles and the long history of Sudbury, claims to the oldest continuous town meeting in the US, and our sense of community spirit would support a limited Town Meeting to celebrate and comment upon accomplishments, and to offer new ideas and hold referendum votes. But changes must be made. Town meeting should be less dreaded by the selectmen and other town officials, and more productive and cooperative.
Mail in Voting on Town Warrant Items
Favorable: Sudbury lacks any single facility large enough to maintain a quorum of voters. The population of Sudbury is now above 17,000. The timing of Town Meeting, poor auditorium seating, and school location discriminates against seniors, the handicapped and infirm, and working residents who have evening employment obligations. Holding important school affecting votes at the school results in bias.
Town Meeting Electronic Format
Favorable: Virtually all Sudbury residents have good access to at least one cable television channel and internet access could be provided to town functions, boards and meetings.
Unfavorable. Town meeting is important, we need to preserve it, but the issues are too important and complex, the facility too small, and the important cross section of the community is no longer represented. It has become a contentious show and a divisive meeting in recent years, when it instead could be used as an opportunity for true progress, progressive thinking, consensus building, and formation of action plans with long reaching impact.
Continuing to hold an annual Town Meeting.
Favorable. Community Preservation principles and the long history of Sudbury, claims to the oldest continuous town meeting in the US, and our sense of community spirit would support a limited Town Meeting to celebrate and comment upon accomplishments, and to offer new ideas and hold referendum votes. But changes must be made. Town meeting should be less dreaded by the selectmen and other town officials, and more productive and cooperative.
Mail in Voting on Town Warrant Items
Favorable: Sudbury lacks any single facility large enough to maintain a quorum of voters. The population of Sudbury is now above 17,000. The timing of Town Meeting, poor auditorium seating, and school location discriminates against seniors, the handicapped and infirm, and working residents who have evening employment obligations. Holding important school affecting votes at the school results in bias.
Town Meeting Electronic Format
Favorable: Virtually all Sudbury residents have good access to at least one cable television channel and internet access could be provided to town functions, boards and meetings.
Position on Community Preservation Fund
Uses of Fund for Real Estate Development
Unfavorable: The Community Preservation Fund is intended to preserve, not create, the character of Sudbury.
Use of Fund for Recreation Facilities Maintenance
Favorable. In cases where recreation facilities exist prior to enactment of the Fund.
Use of Fund for New Recreation Facilities such as Tennis Courts, Swimming Pools, and the Like.
Unfavorable. The Community Preservation Fund is intended to preserve, not create, the character of Sudbury.
Use of Fund to Offset Senior Property Tax
Favorable. Use of the fund to preserve a healthy elderly community residence rate is appropriate, and precisely in keeping with the intention of the Fund. Recommend primary annual allocation of the Fund to all Senior Households. Senior Households which meet the criteria as follows: No school age children, head of household 65 years of age or older sets year of eligibility, proportion of offset not based on property tax. Maximum offset to be no more than 50% of tax levy for any household.
Comment: There can be no higher or more important use of the Fund than to preserve our community, who are precisely the people who have lived in Sudbury and paid taxes, and now add little to the tax burden. This is a great opportunity to do as we said: To preserve the community far into the future. It would require us to take a bold, intelligent and innovative step that may set the standard for wise municipal government in the future.
Use of Fund for Roadway Improvements and Planning
Unfavorable. Other mechanisms exist for these functions.
Use of Fund for the improvement of public buildings.
Unfavorable. Historic buildings need to be maintained. Substantial improvements and alterations to historic structures are not in keeping with th function Community Preservation.
Here's what I posted to The Town Crier on February 9, 2008
Community Preservation is Common Sense
Unfavorable: The Community Preservation Fund is intended to preserve, not create, the character of Sudbury.
Use of Fund for Recreation Facilities Maintenance
Favorable. In cases where recreation facilities exist prior to enactment of the Fund.
Use of Fund for New Recreation Facilities such as Tennis Courts, Swimming Pools, and the Like.
Unfavorable. The Community Preservation Fund is intended to preserve, not create, the character of Sudbury.
Use of Fund to Offset Senior Property Tax
Favorable. Use of the fund to preserve a healthy elderly community residence rate is appropriate, and precisely in keeping with the intention of the Fund. Recommend primary annual allocation of the Fund to all Senior Households. Senior Households which meet the criteria as follows: No school age children, head of household 65 years of age or older sets year of eligibility, proportion of offset not based on property tax. Maximum offset to be no more than 50% of tax levy for any household.
Comment: There can be no higher or more important use of the Fund than to preserve our community, who are precisely the people who have lived in Sudbury and paid taxes, and now add little to the tax burden. This is a great opportunity to do as we said: To preserve the community far into the future. It would require us to take a bold, intelligent and innovative step that may set the standard for wise municipal government in the future.
Use of Fund for Roadway Improvements and Planning
Unfavorable. Other mechanisms exist for these functions.
Use of Fund for the improvement of public buildings.
Unfavorable. Historic buildings need to be maintained. Substantial improvements and alterations to historic structures are not in keeping with th function Community Preservation.
Here's what I posted to The Town Crier on February 9, 2008
Community Preservation is Common Sense
We need a Sudbury for Everyone.
That includes youngsters, young families, schools, municipal services and senior citizens.
At our sacred Town Meeting, we as a town voted for Community Preservation, and now that money is proposed to be spent on condo developments. This will not stand.
A Sudbury for Everyone is not a pipe dream, nor is it an impossible one. Community Preservation funds should be used to mitigate the excessive unrepresented taxation upon our seniors.
The school committee and administrators deserve praise for strongly representing the schools - but schools are only part of the community, not all of it, and they shall deteriorate as surely as the community that supports it, unless common sense is restored.
Robert J Crowley
http://sudburyenergy.blogspot.com
That includes youngsters, young families, schools, municipal services and senior citizens.
At our sacred Town Meeting, we as a town voted for Community Preservation, and now that money is proposed to be spent on condo developments. This will not stand.
A Sudbury for Everyone is not a pipe dream, nor is it an impossible one. Community Preservation funds should be used to mitigate the excessive unrepresented taxation upon our seniors.
The school committee and administrators deserve praise for strongly representing the schools - but schools are only part of the community, not all of it, and they shall deteriorate as surely as the community that supports it, unless common sense is restored.
Robert J Crowley
http://sudburyenergy.blogspot.com
Position on High School Graduation Requirements
MCAS Exams
Favorable. Basic competency and standardized metrics and methods are fair.
Life Skills Curriculum Elements
Favorable. Personal finance, banking and mortgage interest calculation, and business ethics recommended. Basic maintenance and repair of household systems recommended.
Community Service Requirement
Favorable. Recommend a minimum of 200 hours of community service for all qualified high school student as a condition of graduation. Community service may include roadway cleanups, maintenance brigades, senior care or optional equivalant dollar offset at minimum wage and proof of employment. Any funds collected to be contributed to Community Preservation Fund.
Favorable. Basic competency and standardized metrics and methods are fair.
Life Skills Curriculum Elements
Favorable. Personal finance, banking and mortgage interest calculation, and business ethics recommended. Basic maintenance and repair of household systems recommended.
Community Service Requirement
Favorable. Recommend a minimum of 200 hours of community service for all qualified high school student as a condition of graduation. Community service may include roadway cleanups, maintenance brigades, senior care or optional equivalant dollar offset at minimum wage and proof of employment. Any funds collected to be contributed to Community Preservation Fund.
Position on Transportation in Sudbury
Roadway Improvements
Favorable. Traffic flow, speed regulation, and traffic rerouting opportunities exist and have been identified. Route 20 bypass plan should be in place and part of future Route 20 widening from Waltham to Sudbury/Marlborough Line.
Commuter Rail
Favorable. Commonwealth of Massachusetts has maintained rights-of-way including proposed "rail trail" corridors. Several opportunities exist to connect to Lincoln to North Station line, Framingham to South Station line, and Waltham lines on existing unused railway roadbeds.
Route 20 Access Restrictions
Favorable. Daily congestion on Route 20 has resulted in a persistent public safety hazard as emergency traffic is hundered to and from fire stations, nursing care facilities, and utility power subsations. Limiting access near proposed Route 20 bypass, at major entrances such as Edgell Road, and at shopping strip malls is recommended.
Bicycle Paths
Unfavorable. Low acceptance of "rail trail" opportunity, "NIMBY" legal tactics, and public safety benefits not proportionate to cost.
Favorable. Traffic flow, speed regulation, and traffic rerouting opportunities exist and have been identified. Route 20 bypass plan should be in place and part of future Route 20 widening from Waltham to Sudbury/Marlborough Line.
Commuter Rail
Favorable. Commonwealth of Massachusetts has maintained rights-of-way including proposed "rail trail" corridors. Several opportunities exist to connect to Lincoln to North Station line, Framingham to South Station line, and Waltham lines on existing unused railway roadbeds.
Route 20 Access Restrictions
Favorable. Daily congestion on Route 20 has resulted in a persistent public safety hazard as emergency traffic is hundered to and from fire stations, nursing care facilities, and utility power subsations. Limiting access near proposed Route 20 bypass, at major entrances such as Edgell Road, and at shopping strip malls is recommended.
Bicycle Paths
Unfavorable. Low acceptance of "rail trail" opportunity, "NIMBY" legal tactics, and public safety benefits not proportionate to cost.
Position on Power Generation in Sudbury
Power Generation technologies available:
Solar Farm
Favorable. Convert open space, school, and municipal rooftop space to solar photovoltaic. Utilize incentives, discount fuel, and power buyback rates offered by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NSTAR, and Mass Energy Alliance to offset the senior tax burden.
Coal Fired Steam Generation for Power Production
Unfavorable. Economics of "clean coal" not established.
Oil/biofuel Fired Steam Generation for Power Production
Favorable. See powerplant system in Hudson, MA. Proposed locations include Route 20 corridor (after road widening plans are complete) and Union Ave. Numerous municipalities own or run power generating plants or have town-run power companies which offer reduced rates and closer oversight.
Municipal Distributed Nuclear Powerplant System
Under consideration for the future as fusion technology develops. Distributed nuclear power systems with low risk steam generation, steam distribution, electric power generation, water cooling proposed for future small-scale municipalities. Fusion reactors may not be feasible for some years, but they offer the potential for clean and nearly limitless energy production which will change the entire economic structure of the earth and completely eliminate the need for combustion-based energy systems. Present fission reactors are not sufficiently safe and product excessive radioactive waste.
Hydroelectric Power Generation
Unfavorable. Sudbury River has insufficient flow and terrain insufficient drop for practical dam and turbine system of any size without flooding of large areas of Federally Protected Wetlands.
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Solar Farm
Favorable. Convert open space, school, and municipal rooftop space to solar photovoltaic. Utilize incentives, discount fuel, and power buyback rates offered by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, NSTAR, and Mass Energy Alliance to offset the senior tax burden.
Coal Fired Steam Generation for Power Production
Unfavorable. Economics of "clean coal" not established.
Oil/biofuel Fired Steam Generation for Power Production
Favorable. See powerplant system in Hudson, MA. Proposed locations include Route 20 corridor (after road widening plans are complete) and Union Ave. Numerous municipalities own or run power generating plants or have town-run power companies which offer reduced rates and closer oversight.
Municipal Distributed Nuclear Powerplant System
Under consideration for the future as fusion technology develops. Distributed nuclear power systems with low risk steam generation, steam distribution, electric power generation, water cooling proposed for future small-scale municipalities. Fusion reactors may not be feasible for some years, but they offer the potential for clean and nearly limitless energy production which will change the entire economic structure of the earth and completely eliminate the need for combustion-based energy systems. Present fission reactors are not sufficiently safe and product excessive radioactive waste.
Hydroelectric Power Generation
Unfavorable. Sudbury River has insufficient flow and terrain insufficient drop for practical dam and turbine system of any size without flooding of large areas of Federally Protected Wetlands.
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