Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Solar Plant Developer Asks Freetown for Tax Deal

A local developer is asking town officials to enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement to develop a solar facility on Chace Road.

Scott Fenton, a Worcester-based lawyer, and his client, Gus Abalo, of Mass PV 5 LLC, told selectmen that they would like them to craft a warrant article for the June Town Meeting so Abalo can launch this project in the near future.

Abalo and Fenton said this PILOT agreement, which would match one he has in Warren, would give the town $7,000 per megawatt, per year, for an approximate annual total of $42,000.

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