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Lakeville approves PILOT for proposed Crooked Lane solar facility after public questions
Summary
Town Meeting authorized the Board of Selectmen to enter a payments-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for a proposed solar facility at Map 26, Lot 4 (129 Crooked Lane). The vote passed by majority after residents asked about notice, ownership and the potential tax benefit compared with current Chapter 61A assessment.
Voters at the Oct. 17 special town meeting authorized the Board of Selectmen to enter into a payments-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for the personal property associated with a proposed solar facility on privately owned land at 129 Crooked Lane (Assessors Map 26, Lot 4).
The warrant motion authorized the selectmen to negotiate a multi‑year PILOT and to take all actions necessary to implement the agreement. Finance Committee recommended approval; the article passed by majority vote with one recorded “no.”
Town counsel explained that…
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