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A shadow has been cast on Green Development’s solar project plans in Johnston. The opposition was nervous. A rumor had circulated through the ranks of Stop Johnston Solar (SJS) that the …
“It was the vote we all hoped for,” said Matt Landry, an attorney for the residents. “They made the right decision.” Green Development LLC.’s lawyer, John O. Mancini, said he was disappointed but plans to appeal the decision.
A stunned audience of nearly 150 people broke into applause when the Zoning Board voted 4-0 to deny Green Development's revised solar farm proposal.
As renewable energy needs clash with communities and neighbors, fights like this one could become more common in Rhode Island.
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth installment of a series looking at the newest iteration of the proposed Winsor Avenue solar farm. The public hearing is expected to continue in January, with a likely vote on a special-use permit to build an industrial-scale 19-megawatt (MW) solar field, with nearly 50,000 solar panels at 118 Winsor Ave. in northwest Johnston. Watch for more coverage leading up to and following the expected continuation of this hearing on Jan. 25.