Discussion on Pine Meadow Road solar proposal in Northfield to continue next month
An early site rendering created by BlueWave Solar shows three proposed solar arrays off of Pine Meadow Road in Northfield. SCREENSHOT
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NORTHFIELD After roughly four hours of discussion, the Planning Board voted to continue its public hearing on the proposed solar arrays along Pine Meadow Road until next month, and requested that the developers modify their plans for one of the three arrays.
The Planning Board will reconvene to continue the public hearing on March 18, at 4 p.m. On Thursday, 65 people attended via Zoom, including members of the Planning Board, Four Star Farm property owners and project developers from BlueWave Solar.
‘Struck a nerve’
Published: 2/8/2021 3:43:22 PM
I do not know any of the parties involved in the debate involving Four Star Farms’ plans for a solar project (Four Star Farms replies to petition, February 1, 2021). Nor am I familiar with the Town of Northfield’s zoning bylaws. I also tend to think that people from other towns should not involve themselves in the business of other communities. However, as someone who struggles daily to keep our own small, 65-acre Ashfield farm open and at least marginally viable, the name of the petition “Save our farm land from permanent damage,” struck a nerve.
Local departments quell minor fire at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield
The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield experienced a small fire in the attic area over the brewhouse on Wednesday afternoon. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Firefighters inspect the metal flue that passes through the ceiling and roof at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield on Wednesday afternoon.
The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield experienced a small fire in the attic area over the brewhouse on Wednesday afternoon. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Firefighters take insulation out of the attic after a small fire at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield on Wednesday afternoon. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Brewery at Four Star Farms opens for to-go sales in Northfield
The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield is now open for to-go beer sales. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Liz L’Etoile, co-owner and director of sales and marketing, in the tasting room at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Brewer Chris Sellers in the brewhouse at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Brewer Chris Sellers in the brewhouse at The Brewery at Four Star Farms in Northfield. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
The tasting room at The Brewery at Four Star Farms on Pine Meadow Road in Northfield. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Cameron’s Winery in Northfield relocates from Main Street storefront to owners’ backyard
Cameron’s Winery is moving from its Main Street storefront to 1046 Millers Falls Road in Northfield. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Paul Cameron works on the lift as they remove a tree from the new property. Contributed Photo/Cameron s Winery
After spending the summer providing ambience at their previous location, apple trees and blueberry bushes were planted in their new home at 1046 Millers Falls Road early this fall. Contributed Photo/Cameron s Winery
Leslie Cameron said renovations at the new property were initially delayed this fall because of an old, rotting tree that posed a safety hazard and needed to be removed from the property. Contributed Photo/Cameron s Winery