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Council approves letter of support for Cherry Hill School District microgrid feasibility study
Summary
Councilors voted to approve a letter of support requested by the Cherry Hill School District for a feasibility study on a school-site microgrid, and suggested adding language tying the project to the town comprehensive plan and emergency shelter use during extreme weather.
The Richmond Town Council approved a request from the Cherry Hill School District for a letter of support to accompany an application for a microgrid feasibility study for school facilities. The council recorded a roll-call vote in favor of providing the requested letter.
Councilors asked that the letter reference the town comprehensive plan's public-services and facilities goals—specifically supporting additional local energy generation and resilience—and highlight the potential for Cherry Hill Middle and High School facilities to serve as local shelters during extreme weather events. Councilor Wilcox noted the importance of also obtaining support from the school committee and suggested that the district pursue that endorsement as well.
Town staff confirmed the council received a draft letter from the district and that the letter's current text highlights sheltering and resilience benefits. The motion approved only a letter of support for the feasibility study; no funding or formal town commitment to construct a microgrid was made at the meeting.
