The Worthington Conservation Commission continued its public hearing on a notice of intent for a proposed solar project at 105 Old Post Road after applicants described the site and residents urged more geotechnical, stormwater, fencing and emergency-access information; the commission set the next hearing for Sept. 17.

Planning board and consultants discussed 100-foot emergency standback, responder training, temporary construction access limitations and potential equipment clearing; applicant offered emergency response plan and proposed training as permit conditions.

Public commenters questioned the project's SMART program status, cited projected 20-year revenues and argued agrovoltaic claims conflict with soil chemistry and groundwater protections; commenters asked the planning board to require DOER/MDAR review, monitoring and indemnification conditions.

The Worthington Planning Board continued its public hearing on Blue Wave Solar’s special permit and site-plan review for a 190 Ridge Road solar array, citing outstanding stormwater, emergency-response and numerous draft permit conditions; continuation set for Sept. 24.