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Historic commission approves multiple rooftop solar installations in Dennis
Summary
The Dennis Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Commission approved a batch of residential rooftop solar installations after applicants revised designs to place black-on-black panels out of street view; three applications were approved by unanimous voice votes and two sign applications were continued.
The Dennis Old Kings Highway Regional Historic District Commission on May 2026 approved several residential rooftop solar installations and related exterior work during its regular meeting.
Colin Robichaud of Clean Earth Energy told the commission the project at 141 Beach Street would place 33 black-on-black panels on the rear roof and certified that “these panels are not visible from the street.” The board found the placement and finish met the district’s visual criteria and approved the application as submitted.
Jeremy Chadwick of Trinity Solar presented a redesign for 50 Blackball Hill Road that moved panels to the rear and used black panels to minimize visibility; the commission approved that application. Daniel Silva of Eco Safe Group described a 20-module array at 3 Hippogriff Road also sited out of public view, and the board likewise voted to approve. Andrew Wade of My Generation Energy explained the 84 Pilgrim Road application qualified under the commission’s solar exemption rules, noting dark shingles, low-profile panels (30 millimeters / 1.18 inches panel thickness) and limited roof dimensions; the commission noted three letters of support on file and approved the application. Dylan Doyle of Boston Solar said a 25-panel array at 137 Cedar Hill Road would not be visible from the street and that application was approved as well.
Commission members repeatedly said the revised designs addressed the board’s earlier concerns about visibility and materials. Most approvals were taken by a voice vote recorded as three "Aye" responses on the record.
The commission did not complete two commercial sign applications by M and B Ohana LLC (700 Route 6A, Unit B); the applicant did not appear and the board voted to continue both sign applications to the May 27 meeting.
Next steps for the approved residential projects are standard: applicants may request building permits after receiving the commission’s approval; any changes to approved plans require written permission from the commission.
