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RFH 2010, News

Gas Exploration Topic of Forum

Wed, May 26, 2010

The public is invited to a discussion of the issues surrounding the exploration, drilling and transportation of natural gas in southeastern Madison County. The forum will be held June 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Green Room of the Colgate Inn.  Coffee will be served at no cost.

The presenters are Dr. Bruce Selleck and Lebanon Supervisor James Goldstein. The program focuses on the gas drilling issue as it relates to energy, economic development and environmental policies.

Selleck is the H.O. Whitnall Professor of Geology and Director of the Picker Institute for Interdisciplinary Science at Colgate University.  He grew up on a dairy farm and has done extensive research on the geology of Upstate New York. As a member of the planning board of the Town of Lebanon he deals with issues raised by over 60 producing gas wells.  

Goldstein was elected supervisor in 2001. He is a vocal proponent of regulating gas exporation.\

 

The Hamilton Forum is sponsored by the Hamilton Rotary Club, is an initiative designed to bring citizens from the community together for discussions of significant public interest. The forum is free and open to the public.

 

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