Ah the Joys of Living in Politically Correct Wilmette!
I’m thinking windmills in the backyard, bees behind the garage, goats in front. Hey, I’m making an “investment in the future”, so why should laws apply to me? I’m an authority of One.
Ah, yes, a majority of the Wilmette village board voted to approve a
homeowner’s solar panels. He had built an addition to their home and added a solar superstructure on the roof that exceeded the limits set down in the village ordinance.The board approved this after the fact.
I’m thinking goats on a sod roof, very eco-friendly insulation and circle of life-style. (You know, like that cute restaurant in Door County.). I’m thinking maybe a solar-powered neon sign up there: “Give Peace a Chance”, or “Kyoto Now”. Or maybe “Fait Accompli”. Flashing.
.So the village board is now working on an ordinance to presumably expand the size of solar panels allowed. And I would hope ... Read More...
