As we inch toward autumn, and the beautiful foliage it produces in our scenic area of the state, I'm reminded that lately I haven't heard many people talking about the proposed gigantic power line that New York Regional Interconnect (NYRI) wants to bulldoze through our area. Following a volley of widespread interest earlier this year, it would appear some people are drifting into complacency, at least until the next major announcement is made.

Perhaps many feel that the ongoing opposition by their local elected state officials will prove sufficiently strong that the NYRI application will be denied by the NYS Public Service Commission (PSC). Or they may believe that the thousands of letters and resolutions in opposition that have been sent to Albany will be enough. Or maybe they just refuse to accept the possibility that such an unpopular project will become a reality since the eminent domain law change is sitting on Governor Pataki's desk, awaiting his signature. However, I'm one person who believes it very well could happen, and that the battle to stop it is just beginning.