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State OKs Major Solar Project In Simsbury, Likely Dooming Disc Golf Site

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That was made clear in a letter earlier this year to the siting council.

“The Nod Road Solar project would not just ‘stifle’ our momentum—it would extinguish it. We urge the siting council to consider the vibrant, active community use of this land and the irreversible damage this installation would do to the aesthetic and economic health of the area,” wrote Brett Hollander and David Tolk, the disc golf course’s co-owners.

“We ask that you protect the local businesses and natural treasures that make Simsbury unique by denying the application for this location.”

Electricity generated by the project would be sold to Eversource.

Lodestar has said Simsbury could receive up to $45,000 annually in real and personal property taxes from the facility.

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