Justin Lipson: Solar for Lovell

I grew up in Center Lovell, Maine, so I understand why some people are up in arms over the proposed 35 megawatt, mw, solar project. The mania is mostly over the fact that the northern array will be seen from Christian Hill, at, and above the junction of Shave Hill Road, formerly Swamp Road.

We Lovellers like things simple, rural and pretty, that’s why we live and raise our children here, and why thousands spend millions to visit here. I want pristine views and to keep the rural nature of my hometown, and I don’t think the Walden project threatens any of that, for it is in line with rigid environmental and building standards set forth in Lovell.