“We have recently helped secure planning permission for a 30-acre solar farm near Wigan on land owned by Lancashire Wildlife Trust. Owen Pike, associate partner in our planning department acted as consultant on behalf of Solstice Renewables, an award-winning independent solar farm developer, on the Cleworth Hall Farm Solar Park located in the Greater … [Read more…]
SUNY Polytechnic Office Scoured for Evidence of Bid Rigging
“Agents arrived with search warrants and looked through an office used by Todd R. Howe, who has past ties to Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo…” read the entire article New York Times 26 May 2016.
IBM Hired Influential Lobbyist Months Before Securing Buffalo Billion Deal
“International Business Machines (IBM) has a long history in New York – its headquarters is located on the New York-Connecticut border in Armonk; it used to be one of the largest employers in the state; and it was part of a 2011 deal to bring $4.4 billion in investments to upstate New York through … [Read more…]
Construction of Meadow Blue Solar Power Plant in the UK
“Meadow Blue community solar farm at Merston near Chichester” watch the video Meadow Blue Community Energy 23 May 2016.
Approval for new solar farm granted
“Wigan Council approved proposals for a 30-acre renewable energy site at Cleworth Hall Farm in Tyldesley. The solar farm is located on green belt land owned by Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) and developers have said it will create enough energy to power the equivalent of 1,500 homes. Award-winning independent solar farm developer Solstice Renewables … [Read more…]
Approval for new solar farm granted
“Wigan Council approved proposals for a 30-acre renewable energy site at Cleworth Hall Farm in Tyldesley. “The solar farm is located on green belt land owned by Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) and developers have said it will create enough energy to power the equivalent of 1,500 homes. Award-winning independent solar farm developer Solstice Renewables … [Read more…]
Obituary: Fred J. Probst
“Fred J. Probst, 93, passed away on March 4, 2016, at O’Connor Hospital. Born Feb. 14, 1923, the son of Frederick and Marie (Waldbillig) Probst. He married Mary Ann Norton on Sept. 7, 2001. Fred was a graduate of Cathedral Academy Class of 1941. He served in the United States Army during World War … [Read more…]
Crandall Parish Council Meeting Minutes 16 May 2016: Mr. Maruca comments on Neighborhood Plans
“12/17 Neighbourhood Plan At his request Mr Maruca was permitted to speak to Council on the subject of Neighbourhood Plans. Mr Maruca stated his belief that Crondall was ripe for development by irresponsible developers and that in 18 months to 2 years’ time the village would be a ‘hot-spot’ for development. Mr Maruca felt … [Read more…]
Power and pay: Cuomo probe highlights ‘conflicts of interest’
“When SUNY Polytechnic Institute needed a lobbyist, it turned to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Albany’s largest law firm. When Fuller Road Management Corp. — a non-profit run by SUNY Poly to award contracts — sought legal counsel, it turned to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna. Whiteman Osterman & Hanna was also the pick for COR … [Read more…]
Power and pay: Cuomo probe highlights ties
“When SUNY Polytechnic Institute needed a lobbyist, it turned to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, Albany’s largest law firm. When Fuller Road Management Corp. — a nonprofit run by SUNY Poly to award contracts — sought legal counsel, it turned to Whiteman Osterman & Hanna. Whiteman Osterman & Hanna was also the pick for COR … [Read more…]