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One Last Hurdle for Townhouse Solar Project

The Townhouse Solar Project on Hanson Ridge Rd., which has been reviewed twice by the Site Plan Review Committee and the Planning Board, was given conditional approval by both bodies last week. The 4.95 MW solar array is being proposed by Cenergy, a nationwide developer of solar power projects, under the subsidiary name MSD Sanford LLC. See previous story for more information and background. On October 6, the Planning Board had two separate items to consider: a zoning change required…

Townhouse Solar Project On Hold

At its September 1 meeting, the Planning Board heard input on a proposal by MSD Sanford LLC, to construct a 4.95 MW solar array on land owned by Townhouse Properties between Hanson's Ridge Rd. and Main St. Planning Director Beth Della Valle summarized the previous day's review of the project by the Site Plan Review Committee. She said that although the SPRC meeting was not a public hearing, several members of the public were allowed to speak and voice concerns,…

June Planning Update

Central Park Residences Plan Photo: ReinCorp By Kendra Williams Stenton Trust Building- The original developer has backed out of a deal, approved by the Planning Board in June of 2023, to develop the mill at 13 River Street into apartments. The Sanford Sewer District has requested an extension with the hope of finding another developer. At its June 5 meeting, the Planning Board approved the extension to redevelop the vacant mill building into 90 mixed income residential units with associated…

Planning Update May 2024

Solar Project Map Credit: City of Sanford By Kendra Williams Townhouse Solar: At its May 15 meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to table an application to amend plans for a solar power generation facility being developed by Townhouse Properties on Hanson Ridge Road and Angola Street. The plan now calls for a reduced footprint for the solar array. The board received and read into the record letters from three abutters who had objections to the project’s size and appearance.…

Planning Update: September/October 2023

Architect’s rendering of the planned new Elm Street entrance to Goodall Library. By Zendelle Bouchard The pace of development in Sanford has not slowed despite high interest rates and approaching cold weather. In September and October 2023, the Sanford Planning Board and Site Plan Review Committee approved several new projects and gave extensions to a few others. New Businesses Ziggi’s Coffee: Approval was granted to construct a Ziggi’s Coffee drive-through kiosk at 68 Alfred Rd. (Route 4), next door to…

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