US regulators could soon approve two offshore wind projects near New Jersey, but with stipulations that would slightly reduce the number of turbines installed in the Atlantic Ocean.
The jolting sound of the gavel quelled the unruliness of opponents of offshore wind projects several times during the Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday, May 16. Mayor Michael Collins threatened to clear the room before taking a vote on an eight-page resolution listed separately from the board’s usual consent agenda if loud boos and catcalls from a group of offshore wind detractors continued. “We will ask you to leave if you are not at the microphone speaking,” Collins said.
The city of Margate, within Atlantic County New Jersey adopted this resolution strongly opposing offshore wind development in waters off the coast of New Jersey. A portion of the resolution is provided below. The full document can be downloaded from the links on this page.