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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Helvetia warns against ‘predatory leases' for wind turbine installation
HELVETIA, (WBOY) — The Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization, along with the Pickens Historical Society, is warning residents of leases they describe as misleading or potentially predatory. According to a Facebook post from the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization, landowners in Helvetia and Pickens are being approached with offers to lease their property for wind turbine development. The offers have concerned some community members, who have have already described their interactions at a meeting on May 3. On Sunday, the Helvetia Restoration and Development Organization posted a list of its concerns on Facebook, along with a list of signs that a lease may be predatory to inform residents: High-pressure tactics and rushed decisions Vague or unclear language in the lease Unrealistic promises or guarantees of income Lack of transparency about project details No guarantees of turbine maintenance, decommissioning, or property restoration More NIOSH layoffs reported Friday evening The communities also discussed problems with the project in general, citing issues such as visual impact on the landscape, noise pollution, possible harm to wildlife, potential changes to property value, construction traffic and lifestyle disruption. The organization is encouraging residents in both Helvetia and Pickens to do research and attend community meetings, as well as consult with a lawyer and not sign anything they may not fully understand. For more information, you can email info@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
Families savor the sweetness at West Virginia Maple Syrup Festival
PICKENS, (WBOY) — The tiny town of Pickens hosted its 39th annual Maple Syrup Festival over the weekend, proving once again that big things can come in small packages. Thousands of visitors flocked to the town, known as the 'Haven in the Hardwood,' to indulge in the town's sweet specialty: fresh, locally-produced maple syrup. For two delicious days, guests had the opportunity to pile their plates high with all-you-can-eat pancakes and buckwheat cakes drenched in the rich, golden syrup, making it the ultimate breakfast indulgence. President of the Pickens Historical Society Debby Morgan told 12 News that she has seen the festival become a tradition for locals and those from around the area. West Virginia University holds White Coat Ceremony for medical students 'It really has turned into a homecoming not only just for the people in Pickens but also for surrounding people that have brought their kids for years, it's great, and it makes us proud,' Morgan said. 'It's a lot of hard work, but it makes us proud.' Haley Holmes, a resident of Cowen, West Virginia, enjoys the journey just as much as the syrup. 'Just being able to come out here and drive the scenic routes and go out and visit the Holly River, and view all the historical locations, and obviously eat a bunch of pancakes,' Holmes said. 'It's just been a tradition that we've done since I've been little.' All of the funds raised during the festival directly support this cherished event, helping Pickens prepare for another syrup-filled celebration next year while also preserving the community's historic buildings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
