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Plainfield Conservation Commission Continues Solar Hearing, Awaits Spring Soil Tests

PLAINFIELD — March 25, 2026 — Plainfield Conservation Commission continues solar farm hearing, hears of second project withdrawal. The commission voted at its March 25 meeting to continue its public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a proposed 66-unit solar array and energy storage installation to April 29, pending soil

Plainfield Conservation Commission Continues Solar Hearing, Awaits Spring Soil Tests

PLAINFIELD — March 25, 2026 — Plainfield Conservation Commission continues solar farm hearing, hears of second project withdrawal. The commission voted at its March 25 meeting to continue its public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a proposed 66-unit solar array and energy storage installation to April 29, pending soil

Hadley Conservation Commission Defers Parking and Solar Cases to April 14

HADLEY — March 10, 2026 — Hadley Conservation Commission defers two contested projects to April amid wetland buffer disputes. The commission continued both Notice of Intent 170-312, a proposal to add 14 parking spaces at the F45 fitness complex at 207 Russell Street, and Notice of Intent 170-313, a nearly

Hadley Conservation Commission Defers Parking and Solar Cases to April 14

HADLEY — March 10, 2026 — Hadley Conservation Commission defers two contested projects to April amid wetland buffer disputes. The commission continued both Notice of Intent 170-312, a proposal to add 14 parking spaces at the F45 fitness complex at 207 Russell Street, and Notice of Intent 170-313, a nearly

Plainfield Conservation Commission Pursues Soil Scientist for Leap Energy Solar Site

PLAINFIELD — February 25, 2026 — Plainfield Conservation Commission continues review of two solar energy projects amid wildlife, wetlands, and forest-loss concerns. At the February 25 meeting, the commission's chair said he would contact Emily Stockman, a soil scientist with the Southern New England Soil Scientists organization, to conduct

Plainfield Planning Board Continues Blue Wave Solar Hearing to March 11

Plainfield's Planning Board continued a public hearing on a proposed 6-megawatt solar and battery storage project after a contentious February 11 session raised unresolved questions about fire safety, noise, and community benefit.

Hadley Conservation Commission Approves Rocky Hill Road Solar Project Order of Conditions

HADLEY — February 10, 2026 — Hadley Conservation Commission approves Rocky Hill Road solar project and eyes new culvert rules. The commission unanimously ratified a stop-work enforcement order and then issued an order of conditions for the Rocky Hill Road Solar Project, Notice of Intent 170-311, at its February 10

Plainfield Conservation Commission Continues Solar Battery Hearing, Seeks Spring Soil Data

Plainfield Conservation Commission declines to close hearing on a 17-acre solar and battery storage project over soil and sediment concerns.

Hadley Conservation Commission Approves Solar, Senior Housing Orders of Conditions

HADLEY — January 13, 2026 — Hadley Conservation Commission issues orders of conditions for two major projects at January 13 meeting. The commission unanimously approved an order of conditions for the Parsons Farm dual-use agrivoltaic solar array at 143 Mill Valley Road, finding that the commission's alternatives analysis could

Hadley Conservation Commission Approves Solar, Senior Housing Orders of Conditions

HADLEY — January 13, 2026 — Hadley Conservation Commission issues orders of conditions for two major projects at January 13 meeting. The commission unanimously approved an order of conditions for the Parsons Farm dual-use agrivoltaic solar array at 143 Mill Valley Road, finding that the commission's alternatives analysis could

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