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Residents, officials prepare for public Q&A on Gager Hill Road solar project
Summary
Developer Greenskies will hold a public Q&A April 1 about a proposed Gager Hill Road solar array; town officials said the state siting committee, not the town, will decide the project. A local resident voiced opposition at the commission meeting.
Greenskies, the developer behind a proposed solar array on Gager Hill Road, will host a public question‑and‑answer session at 6:30 p.m. April 1 at the Scotland Volunteer Fire Department, the Planning & Zoning Commission heard March 24.
The commission was told the state siting committee — not the town — will make the final decision on the project. First Selectman D. Barrow and commission member J. Jakubowski plan to meet with the town assessor to review potential tax implications for Scotland, the board was told.
Resident J. Beck told the commission he opposes the project, saying it would harm his property. The commission noted materials about the proposal are available on the town website and encouraged residents to attend the April 1 session to raise questions directly with the developer.
The commission did not take a vote on the project; members emphasized that the town’s role is limited because the state siting authority will issue the permit. The next local step remains public engagement and the assessor meeting to clarify how the project could affect town tax revenues.
The commission’s timeline, meeting notices and the developer’s Q&A details are posted on the town website.
