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0 <br />Board of Selectmen <br />Minutes <br />October 18, 2021 <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Review of Annual Town Meeting Warrant Motions and Possible Amendments to Motions with the <br />Finance Committee Town Counsel and the Town Moderator: (continued) <br />Petition Articles 23 — 28: Solar related articles. <br />An in-depth discussion followed with regards to Petition Articles 23 through 28. There is dire <br />concern to the proposal relative to the development of medium and large-scale solar energy systems <br />in the defined residential and commercial zoning districts in addition to the clear cutting of acreage <br />and removal of natural vegetation. Of importance is the lack of negotiations regarding this project. <br />If the zoning is passed by a vote of Town Meeting, the Town may lose beneficial leverage. <br />Discussion followed with respect to the attributes of this project. This includes increased revenue <br />and energy savings. The Town would also be in the forefront as a leader in enhancing the density of <br />solar projects with little impact to traffic and schools. <br />Motion made by Selectman Cotton to support Petition Articles 23 through 28. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. <br />VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, no Selectman Gottlieb, no <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, (2) <br />The Finance Committee motioned to approve Petition Articles 23 through 28 by a vote of 5-2. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to adjourn at 5:43 p.m. <br />Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. <br />VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br />Roll Call Vote: <br />Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes <br />Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none <br />The Finance Committee adjourned their meeting at 5:43 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Kathleen M. Soares I 0 k <br />Secretary to the Board of Selectmen <br />!! <br />