“The good news is that Massachusetts state law prioritizes the development of solar energy facilities by zoning protections that limit undue interference by local governments. The better news is that Massachusetts has more than enough potential solar energy to support the decarbonization requirements required by state law. The bad news? Some local governments are … [Read more…]
“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 … [Read more…]
“With a 4-0 vote, the Wilbraham Planning Board approved a draft decision to allow a one-year extension for the solar project at 285 Three Rivers Rd. Testimony on the timeframe extension was heard at the May 21 Planning Board meeting. Since that time, National Grid provided written documentation regarding the supply chain delays that … [Read more…]
“A public hearing was conducted by the Wilbraham Planning Board on May 24 to discuss changes requested to the special permit for the yet-to-be-built solar field at 285 Three Rivers Rd. Chair John McCloskey recused himself, as he is an abutter of the project. Vice Chair Jim Rooney explained to those present that the … [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…]
“Four years and many meetings ago, Amp Energy proposed a large solar farm for 18 wooded acres off Cotuit Road in South Sandwich. This month, the unusual project received the last of the many permits and permissions it needs to move ahead. “It has survived the rigors of the regulatory process,” Assistant Town Manager … [Read more…]
“A wide variety of about 200 trees are being removed on the former Hickory Ridge Golf Course property this week to get 26 acres of the town-owned site prepared for installation of a 6.44-megawatt solar array and 3,500-kilowatt battery system. Assistant Town Manager David Ziomek said on Jan. 25 that the felling of trees, … [Read more…]
“Developers of a large solar and battery storage project at the former Hickory Ridge Golf Course, a 150-acre property owned by the town since March, are getting another year to break ground on the renewable energy facility. The Zoning Board of Appeals on Aug. 25 unanimously approved an extension until Sept. 12, 2023 for … [Read more…]
“A major developer is threatening to escalate a legal confrontation with Lenox, as it lays groundwork for a bid to install solar panels on land mostly in a residential area. So far, it’s been hot words at municipal meetings and filings in local court. Several Lenox officials want an end to “bombastic” statements by … [Read more…]
“Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to announce that the Town of Brookline is entering into an agreement with Amp Energy for solar credits from a renewable project under construction on Cape Cod. When the project in Sandwich, Massachusetts is operational in the fall of 2022, it will be producing approximately five megawatts of … [Read more…]