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Public hearing set in Sykesville for Spring Valley solar project as county raises local‑control concerns

2101925 · January 9, 2025
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Summary

Commissioner announced a Jan. 9 public hearing in Sykesville on the Spring Valley solar project and reiterated county opposition to solar on preserved agricultural land, saying the Maryland Public Service Commission may override local ordinances.

Carroll County leaders announced a public hearing at 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Sykesville Volunteer Fire Company on the proposed Spring Valley solar project and said residents in the affected area should attend.

Commissioner Gairns said Spring Valley is the westernmost of two solar projects proposed near southern Carroll County and identified it as the project closest to…

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