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Board deferring systemic land-use policy to a later date
At the May 26 Planning Board meeting, Claremont approved the Kearsarge Claremont Solar LLC project. While the board approved the site plan, they deferred the bigger question—how much industrial land should be lost to solar?—to the future... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch
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Dismissal of community financial concerns
During the 5/26 Planning Board meeting, a local owner raised concerns about property devaluation due to the new River Rd solar array. The Board responded they have no authority to address financial losses, only regulatory compliance... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch
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Prioritizing immediate solar projects over long-term industrial land availability
Is Claremont losing its industrial future one solar array at a time? The Planning Board approved the Kearsarge solar project on 5/26, despite warnings that converting industrial land to solar limits future business development... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch
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Claremont is facing a growing tension: Renewable energy vs. Industrial growth. At the May 26 Planning Board meeting, officials made decisions that will reshape how our land is used for decades to come. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH
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The Board approved the Kearsarge Claremont Solar LLC project (a 0.814 MW array at River Rd & Calvert Hill). While technical details like stormwater were cleared, residents raised a red flag: will this permanent conversion of industrial land kill future business opportunities?
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Instead of setting a clear policy on solar land use now, the Board decided to 'kick the can down the road' by waiting for the upcoming Master Plan. They are approving these projects piece-by-piece rather than managing our industrial land as a single, cohesive resource.
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Local property owners also voiced concerns regarding devaluation. The Board’s response? They lack the authority to address financial impacts. As these solar arrays increase, Claremont must decide: are we prioritizing green energy at the expense of our... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-26/
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At the May 26 Planning Board meeting, Claremont officials moved forward with a significant land-use shift by approving the Kearsarge Claremont Solar LLC project. The project involves a 0.814 MW solar array on a 12.39-acre industrial parcel at the intersection of River Road and Calvert Hill. The approval was not without tension. Local residents expressed serious concerns regarding two main issues: the potential for property devaluation for neighboring owners and the long-term loss of industrial and agricultural land. One resident explicitly asked for compensation for the perceived loss of value, to which the Board responded that their role is strictly regulatory and they have no authority to address financial damages. Perhaps most importantly, the meeting highlighted a lack of a clear, city-wide strategy for solar development. When concerns were raised that large-scale solar arrays are consuming land that should be reserved for future business and industrial growth, the Board chose to defer the decision to the upcoming Master Plan process. Rather than establishing immediate zoning guardrails to protect our industrial land base, the Board is opting for a case-by-case approach. As Claremont continues to approve these large-scale conversions, residents should ask: Are we managing our land use strategically, or are we making permanent changes to our landscape without a comprehensive plan in place? https://meetingwatch.org/nh/claremont/planning-board/2026-05-26/ #MeetingWatch #ClaremontNH