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Addison board schedules May 8 public hearing on proposed ban of §487 tax exemptions for solar and wind
Summary
The board voted to hold a public hearing May 8 on Local Law 1 of 2025, which would prevent Real Property Law §487 exemptions for solar and wind energy systems within town limits.
The Town Board on April 3 voted to schedule a public hearing for May 8, 2025 on proposed Local Law 1 of 2025, which the draft describes as "Providing that No Exemption under Real Property Law §487 be applicable within our Jurisdiction with respect to any Solar or Wind Energy System." Supervisor Jack Thompson moved the motion and Council Member Alice Weale seconded it; the motion passed unanimously.
The board discussed that the County and the local school board already took positions in their jurisdictions. The motion recorded in the minutes states: "Motion by Supervisor Thompson, seconded by Council Member Weale, to hold a Public Hearing, on proposed Local Law 1 of 2025, Providing that No Exemption under Real Property Law §487 be applicable within our Jurisdiction with respect to any Solar or Wind Energy System, on May 8, 2025, 7:00pm, at the Town Barn." The hearing will provide an opportunity for residents to offer public comment before any local-law vote.
