BOSTON—Supporters and opponents of the Cape Wind power project took one more chance to give their views to federal regulators at the last of four public hearings this week.
Jim Gordon, president of Cape Wind Associates, said Thursday night at the University of Massachusetts Boston that the wind turbines he's proposing for Nantucket Sound are an important start on addressing global warming.
Many environmental groups agree, but opponents say the turbines would harm fishing and transportation safety as well as being an eyesore in a popular recreation area.
Fishing captain Edward Barrett told the hearing the windmills would interfere with fishing gear and navigation.
But Martin Aikens of the electrical workers union said it would generate thousands of jobs.
The Minerals Management Service will release its final report later this year.
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Information from: Cape Cod Times, http://www.capecodonline.com
