Update written by Nate Johnson, MAV community outreach coordinator (03/17/17): DOE has posted the March1 Monhegan scoping session presentation materials to their Project website as well as a video and audio link. The website also includes additional information on public comment opportunities. The Project website is: https://www.energy.gov/nepa/ea-2049-university-maine-s-new-england-aqua-ventus-1-offshore-wind-advanced-technology) DOE welcomes your input on DOE’s Proposed Action, alternatives, and… Read More
Maine Aqua Ventus Project Updates – February 24, 2017
DOE Meeting on Monhegan – March 1, 2017
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