Monday, May 6, 2013
A public hearing regarding Footprint Power's plan to convert the Salem Harbor Power Station drew a crowd to Bentley Elementary School in Salem.
The Salem Planning Board reviewed Footprint Power's plan to convert the Salem Harbor Power Station into a state-of-the-art natural gas plant during a public hearing Thursday night that drew a small crowd of area residents to Bentley Elementary School. Though the plant is in Salem, it is visible to Marblehead residents across the harbor. For years, Marblehead residents have had their own concerns about the coal-fired plant and its pollution. Throughout the nearly three-hour meeting, Footprint representatives took turns explaining how the natural gas plant, which is slated to replace the current coal-fired facility, will be smaller, cleaner — and much better looking. Rather than vote Thursday, board members opted to revisit Footprint's three…
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013
MHTV recorded this year's "State of the Town," with addresses by Town Administrator Jeff Chelgren and State Rep. Lori Ehrlich, among others.
Did you miss this year's "State of the Town" breakfast? No worries, MHTV has you covered. This is the featured video of the month on the cable access channel's Website. The breakfast, sponsored by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, was held March 20 at The Landing. Perhaps the keynote is the address by Town Administrator Jeff Chelgren, in which he says the town's finances are "solid." But Chelgren isn't the only local leader to address the crowd in the attached video. You'll also hear from Jackie Belf-Becker, chairman of the Board of Selectmen; Cindy Latham, president of the Chamber of Commerce, State Sen. Tom McGee (D-Lynn) and State Rep. Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead). Ehrlich speaks about the big blow dealt to Footprint Power, the New …
Monday, March 4, 2013
Here's a closer look at what the Salem Harbor Power Station is expected to look like after the original structure is demolished.
The computer-rendered photos above were included in a presentation to area residents at Bentley Elementary School in Salem recently of the new Footprint Salem Harbor Station. The photos offer a before and after look at what the redesigned power station is expected to look like -- the biggest change being the fact that new plant would have only one smokestack in place of the current facility's three. And that stack would be less than half the height (230 feet) of the tallest existing one (492 feet). Vantage points highlighted in the study include Bentley Elementary School, Winter Island, Marblehead and Cat Cove. Click here to view the entire Powerpoint presentation, which has been posted on the city of Salem website. What do you think of …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Here's what's going on in business news from around the North Shore area.
Have you noticed a new store while driving around the North Shore recently? Patch loves small business and we try to cover every new opening. Here is a look at some recent business openings and happenings on the North Shore. Have you noticed a new shop and have been wondering what it is? Leave us a note in the comment section and we will check it out. Salem Harbor Power Station CEO Touts Design of New Facility The natural gas plant slated to replace the coal-fired facility at Salem Harbor Power Station will be smaller, cleaner — and much better looking. That means a lower profile when viewed from Marblehead. Dinner for Sweethearts in Marblehead Looking to dine out in town this Valentine's Day? Here are some specials we've found. PHOTOS: …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
One smokestack would replace three, and that one less than half the height of the tallest existing stack.
The natural gas plant slated to replace the coal-fired facility at Salem Harbor Power Station will be smaller, cleaner — and much better looking. One bonus for Marbleheaders would be a significantly decreased profile for the finished plant, with only one smokestack. And that one will be only half the height of the tallest existing stack. The CEO of the company said it will transform the site into a mixed-use area that will not only power the region, but also provide berths for big cruise ships. Peter Furniss of Footprint Power spoke to a capacity crowd of more than 200 at Tuesday morning's North Shore Chamber of Commerce Executive Breakfast Forum. Here are the main outlines of the project: The old coal-burning facility will be all but …
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Footprint Power presents its plan for a new, smaller natural gas plant that will leave 40 acres of waterfront for future development.
It isn't often that a city gets a gift that promises to pay at least $4.75 million a year in local taxes, creates jobs, pollutes far less and gives the city about 40 acres of land it can use to open the harbor to more public access while developing other tax-paying, job-creating businesses. If Footprint Power's plans are approved by a myriad of state agencies, that is what the City of Salem is getting from the plans by the Bridgewater, N.J., firm for a new 630-megawatt natural gas electric generation plant to be built on the site of the old Salem Power Plant. "The world has completely changed with these guys coming in," said Lauren Liss, an environmental attorney representing Footprint. In its first formal presentation on the proposed …
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Many Marblehead residents were pleased to hear that the Salem Harbor Power Station will close in 2014, but what does it mean for local energy rates?
Dominion has officially announced plans to close its coal and oil-fired plant, Salem Harbor Power Station, by June 2014. On Wedensday, officials from Dominion said units 1 and 2 will shut down by the end of 2011. Two additional units and the entire station will then be closed by a June 1, 2014 deadline. State Rep. Lori Ehrlich, a resident of Marblehead, echoed the sentiments of many local residents who felt that the plant was an eyesore and posed an unecessary risk to the local environment. "This news is a long time coming for North Shore residents who have spent their lives downwind from this filthy coal plant. For 60 years this plant has fouled our air, land and drinking water and for that reason it will not be missed," she said. What …
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While it's nice to think that the plant will be gone, how is Salem going to deal with the loss of 28% of its taxes? And will we worrying about Salem while we're shivering in the dark? more ›