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Planning board sets $623,763 decommissioning bond for proposed solar array
Summary
Hopkinton Planning Board voted to set a decommissioning bond of $623,763 for a proposed photovoltaic system at Zero Main Street and 46 Grey Lane, accepting Crossman Engineering’s estimate and approving the bond amount on a voice vote.
Hopkinton’s Planning Board voted March 4 to set a decommissioning bond of $623,763 for a proposed photovoltaic energy system on parcels listed as lots 64, 65 and 62C at Zero Main Street and 46 Grey Lane. The applicant was identified in meeting filings as Revity/Revy Energy LLC; the owner listed was Grey Lane Realy LLC.
The board considered a memo from Crossman Engineering that reviewed the applicant’s decommissioning estimate and recommended a bond amount. "The decommissioning estimate provided is a total of 623,763," a town staff member cited from Crossman’s review during the meeting. Planning staff asked the board to set the bond at that amount to ensure funds would be available for removal and site restoration if the project is abandoned.
Attorney Joel Roacher, representing the applicant, told the board the parties had worked through Crossman’s comments and were asking only for the formal establishment of the bond amount so the project could move forward. Scott, speaking for staff, asked the board to accept Crossman’s figure and move to set the bond at $623,763.
A member moved to set the bond at that amount; a second was heard and the board voted in favor. The board’s recorded voices on the motion indicated unanimous assent from members present.
The board did not make other changes to the permit record at the March 4 meeting. The applicant will proceed through permitting steps required by the town; any further financial assurances or modifications will be set by subsequent board action or administrative review.
