A fishermen’s advisory board has voted to accept a compensation offer from an offshore wind company planning a project off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, but lots of fishermen are unhappy with the deal.
Coastal Resources Management Council
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Before Fishermen’s Scheduled Vote On Compensation Offer From Offshore Wind, Signed Agreement Surfaces
A Rhode Island fishermen’s advisory board is expected to vote Saturday afternoon in South Kingstown on a compensation offer from an offshore wind company, but the spokeswoman for one of Rhode Island’s largest seafood processors is worried the offer has already been finalized.
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Fishing Revenue Dispute Again Delays Offshore Wind Review Process
A disagreement over fishing revenue has again delayed the review process of a proposed offshore wind farm south of Martha’s Vineyard.

