Developer says revised plan for Morris's Lane solar will cut 10 acres, avoid wetland impacts
Sep 17, 2026
New Leaf Energy told the Acushnet Conservation Commission it will file an amendment that reduces the Morris's Lane solar footprint from about 32.6 to 22.5 acres and shifts panels to avoid wetlands; the company will reflag delineation and submit stormwater modifications before returning for formal review.
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Brandon Smith, a representative of New Leaf Energy, told the Acushnet Conservation Commission the company will file an amendment to its existing order of conditions for the Morris's Lane solar project so the array avoids newly mapped wetlands.
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