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Sterling Board of Finance discusses proposed 460-acre solar farm and potential $250,000 in annual tax revenue
Summary
Board members debated a proposed 460-acre solar farm (partly in Sterling) that could generate about $250,000 annually in tax revenue; members raised concerns about long-term maintenance and environmental impacts and noted final approval is with the Connecticut Siting Council.
Members of the Sterling Board of Finance discussed, but did not vote on, a proposed solar farm project that would cover roughly 460 acres, partly within Sterling. The meeting minutes state the project could produce approximately $250,000 a year in tax revenue, though board members raised concerns about long-term maintenance responsibilities and environmental impact.
The board noted that while additional tax revenue could offset property taxes, the town would not see reductions in electricity bills as part of the project. Members emphasized that residents will have the opportunity to voice concerns and that siting and approval decisions fall to the Connecticut Siting Council.
No formal recommendation or vote by the board was recorded; the item remained a discussion point under "Any Other Business."
