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Others felt as though the maps regarding the proposed project are not accurate. That’s why the PSC shared that they are holding these sessions to make sure the information presented to the commissioners is correct.

Still others, such as Town of Eagle Point chairman Chuck Hebert, wanted to know if the plan has taken the Comprehensive Plan that each town is required by the state to update every 10 years, into account. A comprehensive Plan sets the tone for what development is expected in the next 10 years, in a township.

However, depending on the route, the transmission line could go through what is agricultural property in Eagle Point, diminishing the value of the property.

“You don’t seem to care about that,” said Herbert, who was assured all Comprehensive Plans are taken into consideration.

While the public comment period ends Friday, March 7, for the EIS portion, there will be technical hearings and a public hearing yet to come. To submit comments and concerns, residents and business owners can do so online, at psc.wi.gov, as well as view the map and sign up for meeting alerts.

Town of Anson resident Terry Bowe feels that the value of Old Abe State Trail must not be understated, not only as economic artery connecting Chippewa Falls to Cornell, but also as a living relic of history, which was at first, a Native American route, then a railroad route and now, a scenic biking path.

In order to have their concerns taken into consideration, Bowe asked the large crowd present to continue to show up to sessions and to submit their written comments.

“This is what it takes to get what we would like to see,” said Bowe. “And we have value in requesting it and expecting it.”