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A study is underway to look at, among other things, the consolidation of central office services in each school district under the three BOCES offices on Long Island as a means of saving money. What do you think of the proposal and why? Send your comments to us at acjnews@rcn.com and put "We Want to Know"

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coming weeks. Last week we asked readers what they thought about a LIPA proposal to build a windfarm off of Jones Beach. These are the responses we received:

Paul Hill, Babylon

No deposits of fossil fuels remain undiscovered. Energy companies rely on expensive technologies to harvest remaining fuel, driving up prices. Wind energy costs will remain stable.

Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director Citizens Campaign for the Environment

If you like flooding, intense hurricanes, the degradation of wetlands, high fuel prices and America's addiction to foreign fossil fuels, then don't support a wind farm, because it just might help.

Larisa Washburn, Program Associate Environmental Advocates of NY

As an abundant, pollution-free resource, wind power is leading New York towards a more sustainable and secure energy future. We cannot afford to do without.

Jeff Deyette, Energy Analyst Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, Massachusetts

Wind energy generates clean, affordable power while providing important economic and security benefits. Long Islanders should tap into this abundant

homegrown resource.

Gordian Raackem Executive Director Renewable Energy Long Island (RELI)

Fossil fuel power plants cause smog, mercury contamination, acid rain and global warming. Wind farms don't. We now have a choice. I choose clean power.

Beth Fiteni

Wind is renewable energy that doesn't involve burning fossil fuels that cause air pollution and global warming. It is urgently needed. Go for it!