Dossier
Petersham
Coverage of Petersham in the Nexus archive.
- SJC sides with solar developer in dispute with Petersham officials
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that Petersham officials improperly blocked a solar project by Sunpin Energy Services, requiring the town to conduct a site-specific analysis to reconsider the permit. The decision highlights tensions between promoting solar energy and preserving local control over land use in forested areas.