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Developer says revised DEIS for proposed Spafford solar array expected before June meeting

Town Board of the Town of Spafford · April 9, 2026

Summary

Town Attorney and a RIC Energy representative told the Board that the draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) for a commercial solar array at 1714 East Lake Road is under review; RIC expects to submit a revised DEIS before the June 2026 meeting and the Town plans a public information session and a 30‑day comment period.

Town Attorney Jeffrey Eaton and Nick DeJohn, representing RIC Energy, updated the Town Board on the status of a proposed commercial solar array at 1714 East Lake Road. Eaton said the SEQRA review is still being finalized and the town engineer’s comments on RIC’s DEIS were provided to the developer; RIC anticipates responding and submitting a revised DEIS prior to the June 2026 Board meeting.

DeJohn addressed questions on proposed coverage area, drainage and ground cover and said RIC is reviewing the engineer’s comments and will include supporting documents to make the DEIS comprehensive. Eaton reminded the assembly that an information session is planned for the public and that a 30‑day public comment period will follow the town's receipt of RIC's reply to engineer comments.

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