Dighton Discusses Solar Projects Amid Stormwater Management Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Dighton Stormwater Commission meeting, one notable issue addressed was the intersection of agricultural activities and stormwater management in relation to the Blue Wave Solar project at Treemont and Middle Streets. During the meeting, significant time was dedicated to the discussion of the project’s progress and the challenges ahead. The commission debated the impact of beginning agricultural work, including decompaction and picking rocks in the array rows, while waiting for the final sign-off on the stormwater permit. This highlighted a concern about how these activities might affect the stormwater system, though it was noted that agricultural operations are typically exempt under the stormwater permit.
The commission also discussed the need for additional cover crops in specific areas to ensure stability of the ground cover before work starts. Moreover, the necessity to handle the issue of silt deposition on adjacent properties was raised, along with the requirement for completing the essential calculations for the project.
Another topic of the meeting was the Brook Street solar project. The commission reviewed the upcoming planning board hearing and the need for a waiver to change the storm water system. Communication with Nick Bassand about the project’s information requirements was mentioned. There was also a conversation about the potential scheduling conflicts for the planning board meeting and the importance of ensuring that all committees receive the same information simultaneously. The commission highlighted the need to maintain a quorum for future meetings, and the possibility of rescheduling the meetings if achieving a quorum proved to be a challenge.
The status of the Weston and Samson project updates was also brought up during the meeting. However, it was noted that no new information was available at that time. The discussion included a reference to a delay in the review process due to the lack of receipt of necessary materials. This delay posed concerns about meeting the timeline for the review.
Michael P. Mullen, Jr.
Water Control Board Officials:
Nancy Goulart, Tom Ferry, James Aguiar, Jr., Lisa Caledonia, Robert J. Woods, Joseph Figueiredo, David Phillips (Conservation Liaison)
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Meeting Type:
Water Control Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
05/15/2024
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Recording Published:
05/16/2024
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Duration:
40 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Bristol County
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Towns:
Dighton
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