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Resident raises concerns about proposed hamlet solar project; board outlines review path

Madrid Town Board · November 12, 2025
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Summary

A resident identified as Anna asked the board about a solar project seeking permits within the hamlet, and was told the project must go through the local planning board, county planning, then the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance. The resident urged scrutiny during public comment.

A resident who identified herself as Anna spoke during public comment to raise concerns about a proposed solar project attempting to be permitted within the hamlet. According to the recorded minutes, Anna said the project "must go through the planning board, then the county planning, and then to the Zoning Board of Appeals because a variance would need to be granted."

The exchange in the minutes describes the permitting pathway and signals that the project will face multiple levels of review, including a variance at the Zoning Board of Appeals. The minutes do not list developer names, parcel identifiers, or a project application number; the board did not record a decision or direction during the meeting.