OkBody2811 t1_jdnuhh6 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 8:18 PM

Reply to comment by TurretLauncher in Glenvale Solar, a Boston-based company, is planning to install a 240-acre solar installation in Keene, with construction beginning in 2026 by TurretLauncher

Really? Many of us here are for solar. Are you familiar with the area they want to put this array?

No clearly not.

The area they want to put it is a highly used recreational area, and one of the larger wooded areas in Keene. It will be a big loss to have this put there. There are many other areas this could be installed wooded or not. Hell, I’ve got acreage they could use.

TurretLauncher OP t1_jdnybld wrote on March 25, 2023 at 8:46 PM

You do realize that Keene Meadow Solar is to be built on private property which you and others have absolutely no legal right to use, recreationally or otherwise, do you not?

> The Keene Meadow Solar Station will be located on privately owned properties

OkBody2811 t1_jdnzfke wrote on March 25, 2023 at 8:55 PM

You do realize that locals are allowed to have a view on this, do you not

TurretLauncher OP t1_jdo2r8q wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Sure, but it's not your property.

TurretLauncher OP t1_jdnwntv wrote on March 25, 2023 at 8:34 PM

The Greater Goose Pond Forest, to the west of Old Gilsum Road and Keene Meadow Solar, and the very large forest to the north of both Goose Pond and Keene Meadow Solar, provide abundant space for hiking and recreation.

You can contact the company to volunteer your acreage here.

OkBody2811 t1_jdnyfsx wrote on March 25, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Exactly, and if they build this they will have to rewrite this statement to PROVIDED abundant space. And if by volunteer my space they mean pay me prime value I will “volunteer” it.

TurretLauncher OP t1_jdo3369 wrote on March 25, 2023 at 9:22 PM

The owner(s) of the land already scheduled for use are apparently already happy with the deal; if you contact the company, you might be able to join it.