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Residents have approached the Selectboard and Planning Commission with concerns over a proposed 20MW solar project in Shaftsbury.
The first official notification to the Town is attached. While the Town is holding a public meeting on February (8th) about the project, the final decision will be made by the State Public Utilities Commission. Links below will help
residents understand the hearing process.
Recently, Freepoint Solar reached out to the Town of Shaftsbury to acquire land in Shaftsbury to build an 85 acre solar array along Holy Smoke Road.
The Shaftsbury Planning Commission is inviting the public to an open forum on the solar project at Shaftsbury Elementary School auditorium on Wednesday,
February 8th at 6pm. This meeting will be in person at 150 Buck Hill Road or online via zoom. We have invited a panel of experts to answer questions
including a regional planner, state legislator, a local renewable energy professional and a representative from Freepoint Solar. We hope you will
attend and bring your thoughts, hopes and concerns. Please read the guidelines for the forum, find the zoom login and get more information.
Recently, Freepoint Solar reached out to the Town of Shaftsbury to acquire land in Shaftsbury to build an 85 acre solar array along Holy Smoke Road.
The Shaftsbury Planning Commission is inviting the public to an 
