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Whitman-Hanson committee passes over parking-lot capital request as questions mount about solar developer access
Summary
The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee voted on April 29 to "pass over" a paving capital article to town meeting after extended debate about timing, community impacts and a private solar developer’s offer to subsidize work. Members asked the company to present details on access, battery storage, timeline and any revenue-sharing proposal.
The Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee voted April 29 to pass over a capital request for parking-lot work after an extended discussion about a private solar developer’s interest in using district driveway access and potentially subsidizing paving.
Committee members said they want a full presentation from the company that clarifies what will be built, whether battery energy storage is involved, how access would work and the size of any financial offer. Superintendent Dr. Marcus said the access the company requested was “a necessity and not convenience,” because it is the only way to reach the developer’s property as currently configured,…
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