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Clifton board adopts resolution urging local input on state forest renewable projects
Summary
The Town of Clifton approved Resolution No. 7-2026, which opposes legislation allowing renewable energy development on state forest lands without local control and urges prioritizing previously disturbed sites; John Russell moved and Brett Blackmer seconded the unanimous vote.
The Town of Clifton Board voted on July 8 to adopt Resolution No. 7-2026 asking that renewable energy siting on state forest lands not proceed without local input and consideration of local economic impacts. John Russell moved to adopt the resolution and Brett Blackmer seconded; the motion passed with no opposition.
The board clarified that the resolution does not oppose renewable energy in general but recommends prioritizing development on previously disturbed lands such as brownfields, commercial and industrial rooftops, and other sites that minimize impacts to working forests and natural landscapes. No public opposition to the resolution was recorded during the meeting.
The resolution was introduced under New Business and will be transmitted as the board requested to the County and relevant state representatives. The board recorded the vote as unanimous; no further action or implementation timeline was specified.
