“A significant number of trees on 102 acres off Shutesbury Road in Amherst near the Pelham border would be removed to make way for a 9.35-megawatt solar project and accompanying battery energy storage system. With a project footprint of over 41 acres spread over three parcels for the development proposed by PureSky Energy, formerly … [Read more…]
“AMHERST — Advocates for solar development that protects forests and natural resources are calling on the town to do more to keep the former Hickory Ridge Country Club, and the Fort River that traverses the 150-acre property, from being harmed after learning that the subcontractor is a Pennsylvania company that reached a $1.14 million … [Read more…]
“On February 3, 2023, the town of Amherst posted a “courtesy notice,” announcing that “the Fort River Solar 2, LLC (“FRS2”) Solar Project, managed by Amp Solar Development Inc. (“Amp”) is set to begin construction in the coming weeks.” The notice continued—” The Town and FRS2, along with the site contractor, Dynamic Energy, will … [Read more…]