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Falmouth board hears request to raise solar carport canopy over former sand pit at 459 Blacksmith Shop Road
Summary
Applicant Nexgrip/Blacksmith Shop Solar sought a minor modification to a 2019 approval to construct a northern elevated solar array with battery storage on a former sand quarry; board asked for finalized elevations, confirmation of prohibited parking in the Water Resource Protection District and continued the matter to Jan. 14.
The Town of Falmouth Planning Board on its December meeting heard a proposal from Nexgrip/Blacksmith Shop Solar to construct an elevated solar carport canopy and battery energy storage system at 459 Blacksmith Shop Road, a former sand quarry located in the Agricultural A and Solar Overlay districts and within the town's Water Resource Protection Zone. Mike Patterson, representing Nexgrip and Blacksmith Shop Solar, said the application seeks a minor modification to a 2019 approval and covers the northern portion of a two-array project.
"This project will have an estimated lifespan of…
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