Residents speak at proposed solar farm hearing – The Cumberland Times-News

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Updated: May 29, 2026 @ 8:35 pm

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LAVALE — Many local folks said they support solar power, but don’t want to see photovoltaic panels replace picturesque farmland on Cash Valley Road.
They attended a public hearing Thursday to comment on a proposal by Solar Star Allegany South LLC to build a 4.95-megawatt solar generating facility in Allegany County.
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Teresa McMinn is a reporter for the Cumberland Times-News. She can be reached at 304-639-2371 or tmcminn@times-news.com.

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