“Construction on a large solar array and associated battery storage at the former Hickory Ridge Golf Course is still awaiting building permits from the town.
Though the clearing of parts of the 150-acre property, including more than 200 trees, has been underway for several months, Assistant Town Manager David Ziomek informed the Conservation Commission this week that installation of the pole-mounted solar and battery storage and pads has not yet begun.
Ziomek said the town has not issued permits for the actual erecting of arrays as it awaits the final design and installation plans for the battery storage and pad, and final design specifications for the pole-mounted solar. There is also a review ongoing through MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage & Endangered Species program.
But Ziomek said the town’s relationship with Amp Solar Development Inc. and subcontractor Dynamic Energy Solutions LLC has been quite good on this project, and cautioned against drawing conclusions about the delay.”
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Merzbach, Scott. Daily Hampshire Gazette 14 July 2023.