Public Hearing
Farmington Board of Selectmen to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed PILOT Agreement
The Farmington Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Monday February 12, 2018, 6:00 pm in the Farmington Municipal Office Building, 356 Main Street, with the purpose of discussing a proposal for a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement between the Town of Farmington and NhSolarGarden.Com, LLC pursuant to NH RSA 72:74.
NhSolarGarden.com, LLC is proposing installation of multiple solar energy electrical generation sites on Map R19-7 through R19-11, R19-12, R19-15-1 and 15-2. The proposed PILOT agreement is available for inspection at the Farmington Municipal Offices and on our website: farmington.nh.us
This hearing concerns the PILOT Agreement only.
The PILOT Agreement is enabled by NH RSA 72:74. The spirit of the statute encourages and allows municipalities to offer alternative solutions to renewable energy generation facilities regarding taxes.