Maple operation set back by tornado
Dana Goodfield of Conway checks the sugar content of the latest batch of maple sap he is boiling down into syrup at his Bardwells Ferry Road sugar house. Recorder Staff/Paul Franz Paul Franz
Dana Goodfield of Conway checks the sugar content of the latest batch of maple sap he is boiling down into syrup at his Bardwells Ferry Road sugar house. Recorder Staff/Paul Franz
Grades of maple syrup produced at Dana Goodfield s Bardwells Ferry Road sugar house. Recorder Staff/Paul Franz
Dana Goodfield of Conway checks the sugar content of the latest batch of maple sap he is boiling down into syrup at his Bardwells Ferry Road sugar house. Recorder Staff/Paul Franz
Conway residents favor further regulation of solar projects
The solar array entrance at 2394 Main Poland Road in Conway, which is on private land that has been leased to the solar energy company Nexamp. With an information session on Thursday, the town Planning Board began a conversation on possible zoning bylaw changes for large-scale solar facilities. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
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CONWAY Residents at a Planning Board meeting Thursday evening were largely in favor of the changes being considered for the current solar bylaw, such as increasing setbacks and requiring a special permit for arrays over 5 acres.
The bylaw, which was last amended in 2015 as part of a Green Communities grant, does not pertain to residential solar structures or small-scale rooftop solar panels, Planning Board member Mary McClintock clarified. The goal of Thursday’s information session was to get input on concerns that have the potential to impact the community.
CONWAY The Planning Board is ready to begin a conversation on possible zoning bylaw changes for large-scale solar facilities, such as potentially establishing new setback or size restrictions or requiring a special permit. The bylaw, which was last.