Sixteen Rhode Island Communities and neighbor Thompson Conn.have now passed a resolution opposing the siting of a new Invenergy power plant in the Town of Burrillville; another two municipalities have reviewed the resolution and are recommending passage.
The Cities and Towns are joining Burrillville's efforts to stop the new power plant which is currently proposed and under consideration by the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board. The EFSB is the deciding body on the approval of the plant, and can force Burrillville to host the facility.
The Burrillville Town Council has voted to oppose the plant and, along with a dedicated group of citizens, has been asking other communities to join in that opposition.
"We are encouraged that our fellow municipalities are joining us in opposing this facility. The cumulative impact of over 15 communities standing together in opposition sends a powerful message- one that we hope cannot be ignored," said Town Council President John Pacheco. "The Town of Burrillville is united in its opposition, and we are very fortunate to have an engaged and determined group of residents who have given time and energy to take our plea for help to other communities."
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