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wgc123 t1_izg2586 wrote

Reply to comment by mini4x in Residents ‘Horrified’ Over Proposed Solar Farm Near Waltham/Lexington Line by ak47workaccnt

Thanks, I came here to ask if anyone knew that.

From where the pin landed, it looks like this is between a power line right of way and the highway. What a perfect spot: does not affect any homes, nor any “wild” area!

The headline says “horrified” but the article talks about reasonable setbacks, and replanting trees. One guy complains, but if it’s really on the other side of the existing power line right of way, I don’t see how he can complain it affects him.

Edit: the pin in the map link above landed between the power lines and highway but the comment below stated it is planned for the residential side of the property. Completely changed the story

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statick89 t1_izgcxqn wrote

According to the developer's documents, their proposal puts the solar panels and inverters only on the side closest to houses, not the highway. That also brings potential runoff problems from construction much closer to Cambridge's water supply.

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wgc123 t1_izj0qml wrote

That’s too bad. Amazing how a minor change in pin placement on a map can completely change the story

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