CONWAY — On Jan. 15, the Conway Zoning Board of Adjustment granted a variance for a commercial-scale solar power installation on East Main Street and Stritch Road in Center Conway.
A variance from the ZBA was required for the project to proceed since commercial-scale solar collection systems are not specifically permitted under the town’s zoning ordinance.
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