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Planning Board approves 0.1 MW solar tracker array at 240 Watfield Road with buffer and placement conditions
Summary
The Planning Board approved a major site plan to install dual-axis solar trackers at 240 Watfield Road, requiring relocation of two trackers away from a nearby residence, a minimum buffer of roughly 40 conifer/lilac plantings and limiting concrete post exposure to about 1 foot above grade.
The Planning Board voted to approve a major site plan for a 0.1-megawatt solar tracker installation at 240 Watfield Road after weeks of public discussion and technical review. The motion, made by an unidentified board member and seconded by Randy, carried by voice/hand vote.
Jeff Allen of AE Hudson Engineers and a vendor representative from Bright Spot Solar described the project and a range of mitigation measures. Allen said the applicants revised the plan to address the board’s concerns and introduced the project team. Bright Spot’s representative described the dual-axis tracker technology and drainage behavior, saying the arrays have small gaps between panels that…
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