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Welcome to Shaftsbury, Vermont
We are located near everything. Forest hiking, local food farms, historic architecture - you don't even have to leave the city limits. Covered bridges, colleges, arts and culture - you could get there by bicycle. New York, Boston, Montreal - half a day's drive. Or don't go anywhere - step out your door at night and let our dark skies bedazzle you with brilliant stars, planets and the Milky Way. Explore what Shaftsbury offers the beauty and quiet of rural living with city convenience within easy reach.
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Shaftsbury Solar Project - Information
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.
During Monday night’s Selectboard meeting (3-13-2023) members of the public stated they were unaware of a direct line set up by Shaftsbury Solar to contact them with questions or comments.
The following is the last paragraph of the 45 day notice that has been posted on the Town webpage:
We here at Shaftsbury Solar hope that you will support this Project given the benefits it will provide and its limited impacts. In the meantime, we invite you to contact us with any questions or comments at the contact information below, as we welcome your input and suggestions to make this a successful project. Sincerely, Peter Ford VT Real Estate Holdings 1 LLC (aka “Shaftsbury Solar”) Email: info@freepointsolar.com Phone (610) 984-4755.
The email and phone number are still active for concerned citizens use. Marcia Haas, Business/Project Manager of SunEast Development LLC is the contact person.
SOLAR PROJECT UPDATES
NEW Solar Project Update.
NEW View the Select Board's Letter to VT Agency of Transportation.
View the Section 248 Process Presentation.
View the 1st Notification.
Citizen’s Guide to the Public Utilities Commission
Public Participation and Intervention