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Tier 2 and Tier 3 Solar Moratorium

Town of Clifton Park

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Community sentiment

Supportive (8)Opposed (3)Concerned (3)

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Public comments
15
Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.

Public comments (15)

ConcernedMark BurroughsMay 5, 2026

Expressed concern about a proposed sports complex and lack of prior planning or public process.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 23:31 →
ConcernedBeverly BorgessMay 5, 2026

Shared concerns about open space restrictions reducing her property value and expressed opposition to solar leases.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 21:51 →
ConcernedJim ViolaMay 5, 2026

Urged the board not to proceed with project actions without public input and thanked the supervisor for tabling items.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 24:43 →
OpposedCheryl PollockMay 5, 2026

Highlighted environmental concerns regarding solar arrays, including habitat destruction and toxic materials.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 32:51 →
SupportiveKatelyn O’LearyMay 5, 2026

Opposed a blanket solar moratorium, citing clean energy benefits and case-by-case review.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 1:35:00 →
OpposedMikeMay 5, 2026

Opposed a specific McElroy Road solar project due to farmland loss and urged alternative siting.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 3:48:28 →
SupportiveFrancis FlorioMay 5, 2026

Supported the solar moratorium to protect remaining farmland from industrial solar conversion.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 1:44:59 →
SupportiveJoanne CoonsMay 5, 2026

Opposed the moratorium, arguing that solar helps farmers maintain land and provides green energy.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 1:52:00 →
SupportiveNancy TudorMay 5, 2026

Spoke in opposition to the moratorium as chair of the Green Committee, stressing climate change urgency.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 2:02:00 →
SupportiveMary Lou ClassenMay 5, 2026

Represented the League of Women Voters in opposition to the solar moratorium.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 2:03:36 →
SupportiveAnn Flower-StittMay 5, 2026

Supported the six-month pause to establish clearer guidelines for solar placement.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 2:06:00 →
MixedDavid MillerMay 5, 2026

Suggested focusing review on the CR zone and creating a comprehensive solar plan rather than a broad moratorium.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 2:08:48 →
SupportiveKurt SwartzMay 5, 2026

Submitted written comments regarding agricultural soils and preservation.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 2:14:00 →
SupportiveAnne DillenbeckMay 5, 2026

Read a letter from Clifton Park Open Space supporting the moratorium and data center regulations.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 2:18:55 →
OpposedMark DaleMay 5, 2026

Expressed opposition to solar on McElroy Road due to proximity to parks and fire hazard risks.

Town Board — May 5, 2026 · 2:25:00 →