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MONTPELIER, Vt. -

The head of the Vermont National Guard says new fighter jets that could be based in South Burlington are likely to be "a little bit louder" than the jets now based there.

Adjutant General Michael Dubie says that conclusion about the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter comes from an environmental impact statement released by the U.S. Air Force this week.

A public hearing has been set on the proposal to house the new planes in Vermont is set for May 14 at South Burlington High School.

Critics of the plan say increasing noise from the planes will lower property values in the Chittenden County area.

Gov. Peter Shumlin says Vermont should be proud that it's Air National Guard base is being considered as a host for the planes.
      
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