March 28, 2024

Rehoboth Selectmen Decline Intervention in Solar Project

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The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen has declined to intervene in a dispute over a proposed solar farm at Camp Buxton, a property owned by the Boy Scouts. Town Planner Daniel Roach said the proposed project at 90 Pond Street would be situated on two different parcels of land with a combined area of 38.5 acres. The project will consist of a 3.3 megawatt solar facility, 3 stormwater management basins, 2 access drives, fencing, and associated support equipment. Some residents have complained about the solar farm, stating the removal of trees would have a detrimental impact on their neighborhood.

Residents recently contacted the board for assistance. Chair Skip Vadnais explained the matter is the concern of the Planning Board. “I cannot understand how we can help,” Vadnais said Monday. “We have no jurisdiction, we have no say,” said Selectman Dave Perry. 

Rehoboth has four solar farms, which are located at 124 Bay State Road, Barney Avenue, Summer Street, and Tremont Street. During the last fiscal year, the farms brought in over $138,000 in revenues for the town, according to the town treasurer’s office.

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