Der Slappinfuhrer Harrington criticized for low profile on power plant

[Ian David]

Once again, Harrington is trying to slip another sweetheart deal for 21st Century Realty Corp under the radar screen at Brockton's expense.


Mayor criticized for low profile on power plant

By Mike Underwood, Enterprise staff writer

BROCKTON — Mayor James E. Harrington has come under fire for keeping a low profile over controversial power plant plans.

Harrington has been a no-show at three major public meetings held to discuss plans for a 350-megawatt, gas-fired plant on Oak Hill Way.

“The power plant issue needs leadership from the top. It needs to come from our chief elected official. It is concerning that we haven't had that voice from the top on this issue,” said Jass Stewart, an opponent of the power plant and Harrington's mayoral opponent in fall's election.

Harrington was more than 3,000 miles away in Cape Verde as more than 200 people attended Wednesday's important Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) public consultation hearing at West Junior High School.

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