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Residents in Banister/Shawko area urge supervisors to reject nearby solar project
Summary
Dozens of residents from the Banister/Shawko/Charcoal area told the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 21 they oppose a proposed solar farm, citing property-value, health and environmental concerns and uncertainty about tax revenues.
Residents from the Banister and Shawko area told the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 21 that they oppose a proposed nearby solar farm and are asking supervisors to reject any extension or approval for the project.
At the hearing of citizens, speakers described potential impacts they say would follow if arrays are sited next to homes. Comments included worries about decreased property values, long-term environmental impacts of panel degradation, traffic and landscaping concerns, and skepticism about projected tax revenues.
Kathy B. Ramsey, speaking for the Charcoal community, listed discussion topics from a Jan. 16 community meeting: “project pros and cons, tax…
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