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Beekmantown requests appraisal for Riley Brook solar farm; comparables show about $2,500 per acre
Summary
The board asked staff to get an assessor appraisal for the Riley Brook solar proposal and to compare six or seven nearby projects; presenters cited roughly $2,500 per acre as a comparable payment and said clearing would occur only if future approval is granted.
Town officials discussed an early‑stage proposal for the Riley Brook solar farm and directed staff to obtain a property appraisal.
Board members and staff said the assessor can provide an appraisal and noted six or seven other solar projects in the area to use as comparables. Presenters indicated comparable payments are approximately $2,500 per acre. The record shows the project is in a first stage: if the town approves moving forward next month, site work would be limited to tree cutting and land clearing in preparation for panel installation next spring.
No final decision or contract award was recorded at the June 1 meeting; the board identified the appraisal and comparable‑project review as the next steps.
