“After moving to prohibit cannabis-related businesses from opening in town two years ago, lawmakers are now considering reversing course. The Town Board has been developing zoning legislation to regulate marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption facilities after prohibiting the businesses ahead of a state-imposed deadline in 2021. A public hearing on the proposal is expected … [Read more…]
Obituary: Patricia L. Kuon
“Patricia L. Kuon, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 26, 2023. Born November 21, 1939, in Delanson, NY. Patricia was predeceased by her parents Bernard and Arrietta (Coons) Smith, her sister Margaret, and her childhood sweetheart and husband Charles (“Chuck”) Gustave Kuon. Patricia graduated from Duanesburg High School, Class of 1958. She married … [Read more…]
Backlash after Chippenham 200-acre solar farm approved Published
“Residents say they are angry and disappointed following the approval of a new solar farm. The controversial 200-acre solar farm near Forest Gate in Wiltshire was given planning permission on 2 March, sparking a backlash on social media. The scheme will cover fields on the A4 southeast of Chippenham. Developer Eden Renewables said the … [Read more…]
Eden Renewables hails approval of first subsidy-free shared ownership solar farm in Wiltshire
“Wiltshire Council has approved Eden Renewables’ 49.9MW Forest Gate solar farm, which includes collocated battery energy storage. The council approved the site by a majority vote of six to three. Forest Gate solar farm will be built on a site next to the A4 in Wiltshire, east of Chippenham, and connected to the Chippenham … [Read more…]
Building inspector top-earner last year
“The town paid out little in overtime last year, bucking a trend that saw some local municipalities pay out thousands in extra pay that in some cases more than doubled an employee’s base salary. The town’s top earner for 2022 was building inspector Dale Warner, who earned a gross salary of $72,376, just under … [Read more…]
Amp Energy says not selling Australian portfolio
“Canadian clean energy platform Amp Energy on Friday said it is not running a sales process for its Australian business, responding to a recent report that had mentioned it was seeking to sell its portfolio in the country. “This is a time of transformative growth for our Australian business and we see a very … [Read more…]
Obituary- Richard Canastra
“Canastra, Richard E. Sr. DUANESBURG – Richard E. Canastra Sr., 83 of Duanesburg, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Richard was born in Worcester, N.Y., the son of the late Angelo and Mary Thompson Canastra. Following his graduation from Duanesburg High School in 1957, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy. … [Read more…]
Forest Gate solar farm near Chippenham approved by Wiltshire Council
“A hugely controversial 200-acre solar farm near Chippenham has been given planning permission. The scheme which will dominate fields on the A4 south east of Chippenham was approved by Wiltshire Council at a planning meeting on March 2. Developer Eden Renewables say the Forest Gate scheme will produce enough electricity for almost 14,000 homes … [Read more…]
Controversial Chippenham solar farm plans to be decided
“Plans for a 200-acre solar farm that have sparked opposition are set to be decided upon by councillors this week. Developers Eden Renewables argue the Forest Gate site would produce electricity for almost 14,000 homes. But with hundreds both for and against the scheme some fear the development will ruin the local green belt … [Read more…]
Wiltshire Council Strategic Planning Committee Meeting March 2, 2022 at 2:00PM
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