Draft Machias Solar, Wind Ordinances Highlight Alternative Energy Development Concerns

By Paul Sylvain

A handful of Machias voters at a special town meeting two weeks ago enacted 180-day moratoriums on commercial solar farm applications and development and, in a separate warrant article, on commercial wind energy facilities.

The pause will give the town time to formulate specific ordinances addressing both endeavors and could, in fact, be ready in time for the annual town meeting warrant on June 11.

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