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Planning Board rejects side-yard solar recommendation

Planning Board · Meeting of May 6, 2026

Longmeadow Planning Board rejects recommendation for side-yard solar zoning amendment. All five members voted unanimously against recommending Citizen Petition #2026-1 to Annual Town Meeting, which would have allowed solar panels in side yards of residence zones. Curt Freedman presented the proposal at a public hearing with no public attendance.

In other business, the board unanimously approved a waiver for Frankie's Pizza at 809 Maple Rd to replace a small cooler.

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Source: the Planning Board meeting of May 6, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

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