Citing increased applications and a lack of capacity, the Freeport Community Services board voted on May 20 to back out of the General Assistance Program, a statewide initiative to help Mainers meet basic needs.
Upon reflection, Freeport board to consider allowing solar farms
Solar generation systems are not an allowed use; the planning board is scheduled to discuss amending its zoning Feb. 3.
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The Freeport Planning Board is proposing zoning amendments at a Feb. 3 public hearing that would allow solar farms similar to these in certain districts.
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Freeport may finally pass rules allowing for solar farms in town. The planning board will hold a hearing on the matter Feb. 3.
According to Town Planner Caroline Pelletier, solar farms are not allowed in Freeport, but some businesses and homes have solar panels that were permitted as accessories to structures. She said the town council had asked the planning board to consider solar energy uses in the town in early 2020, but the efforts were put on the back burner due to the pandemic.