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 Village Green Project 

"Village Green 144 Rental Units  &  23-Acre Solar Field"

Today is September 20, 2024.  On June 7, 2024 a COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT APPLICATION was submitted to the town to construct a 144 unit rental complex with a 5 Megawatt (23 acre) Solar Field at 76 Rt 130 and 55 Pimlico Pond Rd., Forestdale, Ma

Video gives helpful overview

This 4 min. video, created on Sept. 12, 2024 gives an overview of the current proposal before the town.  

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Concerns

The size, scope and location of this development has us and many concerned about the environmental impact on our pond, the watershed, stormwater runoff and other potential problems.  After researching the submitted Project Eligibility Letters and the Comprehensive Permit Application we have complied a list of concerns we feel should be explored further. 

 

  • Wastewater Pollution

  • Groundwater receptors are local Ponds, downgradient municipal wells, Popponesset Bay Watershed

  • Stormwater runoff and pollution

  • ​Upholding the  IMA agreement with Mashpee and Barnstable

  • Clear cutting of 30+ acres of trees 

  • Solar Power Battery Storage

  • Traffic

  • RT. 130 is a scenic highway

  • Wildlife and Environment concerns

  • Incongruous building design

  • Police/Fire/Emergency services.

Important Documents

Documents dated BEFORE June 7, 2024 

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​Documents dated AFTER June 7, 2024 (CPA submitted)

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Additional Resources

Chapter 40B Handbook for Zoning Boards of Appeal: Handbook

​Endangered Species: JointBaseCapeCod_Fauna, JoistBaseCapeCod_Flora

NHESP Site Classification Map: Cape Cod Commission Significant Natural Resource Areas

Clear Cutting Land Area Map: clearcutting map

Land Ownership History

Below is a chronology of dates and events associated with the multiple owners and project proposals.   Timeline.pdf, Helpful Acronyms TimelineAcronyms.pdf

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