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Lisbon has issued a 90-day moratorium on new commercial solar power projects in order to weigh new rules regulating future projects.
The measure was requested by three neighbors of a proposed solar energy project on Frost Hill Avenue, which is currently before the planning board. The pause on solar projects only applies to applications that haven’t yet been deemed complete by the board. It does not apply to the Frost Hill Avenue project.
The moratorium was approved Tuesday by the town council, 5-2.
Town Manager Diane Barnes said the moratorium would impact only one potential applicant that is considering submitting an application.
"The state guidelines are changing as we speak and maybe we're planning all of this a little too soon without really getting solid input," Lisbon resident Susan Wright said.