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Board tables environmental declaration for 58.9‑acre Solar Liberty project after glare and planting concerns
Summary
The board declined to approve a negative declaration for Solar Liberty Energy Systems’ proposed ~59‑acre solar array, citing unresolved glare modeling and inconsistent planting schedules. The applicant will return with clarified plant counts, glare‑modeling explanations and a refined mitigation plan.
The Goshen Town Planning Board on Aug. 9 declined to adopt a negative declaration for a proposed 58.9‑acre solar energy system by Solar Liberty Energy Systems Inc., citing outstanding technical questions about glare modeling, planting plans and screen effectiveness.
Dan Kruskowski of Barclay Damon, representing the applicant, presented a revised planting plan that increases evergreen screening—principally arborvitae varieties—targeting Areas 2 and 7 near…
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