After no vote was taken in February on a proposed solar farm permit in rural Pontoon Beach, the matter came back before the Madison County Board, Wednesday evening for consideration.
Board Member Denise Wiehardt, who lives in the subdivision right next to the farm field where the solar panels would be placed, said she heard loud and clear from neighbors that they oppose the project. She said their water runoff and other environmental concerns are real.
Her words came after one property owner on nearby Route 162 spoke about how the solar farm would not benefit the community, only the company…