The Athens Citizens Development Committee presented a Freedom of Information Law request to the Athens Town Board during the board's regular meeting, Tues., Jan. 21. Approximately 15 members of the public were in attendance. The group is seeking information concerning the West Point Partners proposed project for buried dC power lines and converter station in Athens. Group spokesman Ralph Favicchio questioned the board about a resolution opposing the proposed route of the cables through the village and the proposed siting of the converter station on land zoned rural residential/open space conservation. Town Supervisor Joseph Iraci responded to Favicchio's concerns, explaining the nature of town officials' interaction with West Point to date PLAY (:35). [Ed. note: Sebren is a founding member of ACDC.]

-- Sam Sebren

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• Favicchio addressed the board about the West Point converter station and questioned the benefits of the project. Responses from board member April Paluch and Iraci. PLAY (4:30)


• Full presentation by ACDC PLAY (23:23)