Residents, Officials Criticize Proposal
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The fishhook-shaped route Dominion Virginia Power has proposed for a new power line through Northern Virginia got a frosty reception yesterday from homeowners, conservationists and local officials, who said they remain  opposed to the project despite its altered course.
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By Jay Conley, The Roanoke Times, Va.  Sep. 12--FINCASTLE -- The Botetourt County Planning Commission has voted against a development group's proposal to combine single-family homes and condominiums with commercial businesses and a health care center near Fincastle.
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By Kelly Hassett, The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio  Dec. 17--A plan for the heavily disputed Buckeye Lake dam project addresses some of the residents' complaints, but homeowners say they're still concerned.
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By C. Eugene Emery Jr.; Journal Staff Writer  Selectmen oppose a state proposal that would let Verizon compete with Comcast without first negotiating with the town.
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Travel: Local governor urges residents to demonstrate against a military takeover.
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A proposal to eliminate "some other race" as an option on the 2010 census has stirred a furious debate.
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By Drew Dixon  ATLANTIC BEACH -- Now that the fourth draft of a proposed community character ordinance has been submitted to the City Commission, some people are saying the bill aimed at protecting Old Atlantic Beach's quaint style has been watered down too much.
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By Rebecca Dellagloria, The Miami Herald  Sep. 24--In its first meeting in nearly a year, the South Bay Community Council recommended the county reject a proposal to amend its comprehensive development master plan to allow the construction of town homes on 20 acres south of Florida City.
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By MATTHEW VAN DUSEN, STAFF WRITER  FRANKLIN LAKES  A proposed development on a 10-acre horse farm in the borough could contaminate nearby wells, according to an environmental consultant hired by neighbors seeking to preserve the farm.
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By Mike Ekey, The Kansas City Star, Mo.  Sep. 16--Residents want protection from unwanted development. City Hall wants options that will keep growth alive.   But both sides recognized the importance of maintaining high standards in the Cedar Creek neighborhood.
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By Karen Cimino, The Charlotte Observer, N.C.  Feb. 25--Local teens don't want adults to tell city and county officials what they need and want. They want to do it themselves, and in their own words.
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By The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C.  Dec. 19--We think most citizens can understand why the proposed Fort Mill southern bypass must be routed away from a new subdivision through an older, less populated neighborhood.
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By Jay Conley, The Roanoke Times, Va.  Sep. 10--A development group's proposal to combine single-family homes and condominiums with commercial businesses and a health care center near Fincastle is facing opposition from Botetourt County residents and county officials.
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DENVER - A plan by Colorado&#39;s largest utility to build a $1.3 billion coal-fired power plant in Pueblo is facing strong opposition from people who say both environmental and financial concerns make the facility a bad idea.
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The New Brunswick Council of Hospital Union has reviewed the proposal given by Premier Bernard Lord last night. âThe proposal by Premier Lord is a further insult to the valuable work performed by the health
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By PATRICIA FARRELL AIDEM\\ Staff Writer  County planners have received dozens of requests, mostly from environmental groups, urging more time to add their comments before this week's final hearing on the first phase of the huge Newhall Ranch project.
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Residents will get a chance to tell the city council what they think about an ordinance that would halt the conversion of single-family houses into rental units for at least six months.