Hillcrest trustees hold hearing for solar farm project

Possible vote scheduled for April meeting

Russell Hodges
Posted 3/11/21

Hillcrest trustees held a public hearing Wednesday evening regarding the potential annexation of 228 acres of land off Twombly Road for the purpose of establishing a solar farm. Trustees will potentially vote on the solar farm proposal at next month’s meeting.

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Hillcrest trustees hold hearing for solar farm project

Possible vote scheduled for April meeting

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HILLCREST — Hillcrest trustees held a public hearing Wednesday evening regarding the potential annexation of 228 acres of land off Twombly Road for the purpose of establishing a solar farm. Trustees will potentially vote on the solar farm proposal at next month’s meeting.

The proposal would involve a special use permit for the project. Additionally, Hillcrest would receive up to $100,000 to upgrade existing solar panels located behind Village Hall. Trustees will discuss the proposal during next month’s meeting on Wednesday, April 14 at 7 p.m.

Infrastructure

Trustees heard an update from Baxter & Woodman regarding potential water, sewer and roadway improvements to the village. The village will receive $7,000 in state funding for the planning of the project, which has been tabled for roughly the last 12 months due to COVID-19. Lastly, trustees announced that bids for seal coat work will be opened on Friday, April 9.