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a map of the proposed 40 megawatt solar project in Mayfield

State appears ready to approve largest solar facility in the Adirondack Park

By Gwendolyn Craig

The project near Great Sacandaga lake is the first in the Adirondacks to go through new permitting process

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Public hearing for large Great Sacandaga solar project draws few attendees

By Lauren Yates

Commenters support landowner, dairy farmer who seeks to sustain business with proposed 40-megawatt array in Mayfield

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Largest proposed solar project in the Adirondack Park is out for comment

By Gwendolyn Craig

Public hearing tonight in Gloversville for project on Great Sacandaga Lake 

A map shows plans for Boralex's Foothills Solar Farm, 40-megawatt project located in the Town of Mayfield, in Fulton County. Map courtesy of Boralex meeting materials

Public invited to discuss 40-megawatt Mayfield solar project 

By Gwendolyn Craig

Solar developer Boralex Inc. is proposing a project more than two times the size of the largest solar facility approved thus far in the Adirondack Park

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Proposed Mayfield RV campground drawing public comment

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency is inviting more public comment on a proposed 277-site campground on Great Sacandaga Lake in the town of Mayfield

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Opposition mounts against proposed RV park in Mayfield

By Gwendolyn Craig

Neighbors, entrepreneur clash over 300-lot project on Great Sacandaga Lake

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