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Residents rally against solar farm noise pollution threat

September 03, 2024 | Torrington, Northwest Hills County, Connecticut


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Residents rally against solar farm noise pollution threat
Residents voiced concerns during a recent government meeting regarding the noise pollution expected from a new solar panel installation in their community. The project will involve the installation of 7,570 solar panels, along with 18 inverters, six new utility poles, and two transformers. Community members expressed that the construction and operation of the solar farm could disrupt the peaceful environment they currently enjoy.

Work on the solar project is scheduled to take place six days a week, from 7 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday. In response to these concerns, officials discussed the potential for implementing stricter regulations and sound mitigation measures to protect residents' quality of life.

Residents indicated that if their concerns are not adequately addressed, they may seek legal counsel to file complaints against the project developer, Lodestar. The discussion also referenced a previous article from 2021 about a similar solar farm erected in East Windsor, highlighting ongoing community apprehensions regarding the impact of such developments.

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