Staff reports enforcement activity and community concerns about solar on farmland
Planning staff reported recent zoning activity and enforcement actions, including unregistered‑vehicle removals and an animal‑keeping violation; commissioners said residents raised concerns about converting good farmland to solar arrays and discussed siting options and consistency with the town's Plan of Conservation and Development.
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Planning and zoning official Susan C. Cohen told the commission the office had been busy with permits for accessory structures, new homes, decks and some solar installations and that staff had handled several enforcement actions, including removal of unregistered vehicles and an animal‑keeping matter that led to a notice of violation.
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