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Goshen residents urge zoning board to deny variances for 18 Millburn Road solar project; board leaves written comment open
Summary
At a Goshen Zoning Board meeting, residents opposed variances for a proposed 60‑acre solar project at 18 Millburn Road, citing threats to rural character, water supplies and scenic overlays. The board closed oral testimony but left written comments open for 10 business days, with a cutoff of April 1.
Neighbors of a proposed utility‑scale solar installation at 18 Millburn Road pressed the Goshen Zoning Board to deny variances they say would allow an industrial‑scale array to replace nearly 60 acres of farmland.
"From the bottom of our hearts, please deny these variances. Honor the comprehensive plan you're entrusted to uphold," said Paul Cammarota, identifying himself as a long‑time Goshen resident, during public comment.
Sarah Emanuel, who lives directly across from the site, told the board she was alarmed that a planned 10 MW installation appeared to be split into two 5 MW arrays, a configuration she called a material change rather than a minor technical adjustment. "I'm concerned that this is not a minor technical adjustment,…
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