Last week the Town of Caroline, located just outside of Ithaca (heart of the anti-natural gas opposition), had a public hearing regarding a possible ban on natural gas development. The hearing was held in the Brooktondale Community Center and residents were allowed to speak for 3 minutes on the potential ban. A majority of residents attending the meeting were for the ban, of course, given the location but, while those opposing it were outnumbered, they seemed to be the only ones who had researched any of the facts on hydraulic fracturing.

One resident even took the time to visit a development site and see the process for himself. One hopes the town board members, after hearing these constituents, will also take the time to get the facts and see natural gas development firsthand. Based on what I heard, it would be an eye-opening experience for some of them who, sadly, seem to be greatly misinformed.

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