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Proposed Grass Lake solar farm sparks renewed concerns [Video]

Darius Udrys

A Jackson native, I started my career as a broadcaster with Radio Free Europe in Prague. My work has taken me literally around the world. And, now, back to my home state and hometown.

  • In response to neighbors’ concerns, Grass Lake Township has drafted a new solar ordinance.
  • But representatives of the company that wants to build a 700-acre solar farm in the Township indicated they see it as too restrictive.
  • If a local ordinance is deemed “unworkable”, Michigan’s Public Act 233 allows the state to step in and override it.
  • Grass Lake property owners opposed to the siting of the farm near their property like Bruce Giller worry their concerns will be disregarded.
  • WATCH THE VIDEO for the latest updates.
  • BONUS VIDEO: An interview with Tim Golding, Chair of Grass Lake Charter Township’s Planning Commission.

(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)

These high-voltage power lines running through the Southwest part of Grass …

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