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Consideration of a hydropower deal underway in Vermont.

After second vote on the issue, the proposed facility is approved by 272 votes out of 1759 ballots. The first vote on the issue was too close and required a second vote.

The attempt to build a hydroelectric plant was put on hold while they waited for federal approval of the project. Jim Maddocks, a spokesperson for Central Vermont Public Services explained that they wanted the plant in order to provide alternative…