LOVELL, Maine — Although the Lovell Planning Board had voted earlier this month not to explore a moratorium on large-scale solar projects in town, at a well-attended meeting on Tuesday, Lovell selectmen voted 2-0 to draft such an ordinance.
Voting in favor of the 180-day moratorium were selectmen’s chair Stephen Goldsmith and Selectman Robert G. Drew. Selectman Janice Arsenault was absent.
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Thank you Lovell selectmen for the moratorium. Lovell is a destination with wonderful scenery, wildlife, and people. Hopefully, the Lovell residents will come together to take the time and care to plan for Lovell's long-term future. The following 2 videos celebrate life in/around Lovell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTkn4ASKvS4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYhTFzZ9wL0 (Youtube search Lovell Maine)
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