Planning Board continues clean energy zoning hearing
Planning Board · Meeting of July 27, 2026
Westford Planning Board continued its hearing on new clean energy zoning rules. The proposed amendment would establish regulations for small clean energy infrastructure facilities, including solar arrays and battery storage systems, aligning with the 2024 Clean Energy Act. All five board members offered editorial suggestions, recommending special permits in residential areas and professional engineer stamping of plans.
The board unanimously appointed Bob Shaffer as chair and Joan Croteau as vice chair. The board scheduled the hearing to resume August 17.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of July 27, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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