April 2, 2024    6:00pm     Johnston Senior Center

The Planning Board is set to vote on a 1-year extension of five Master Plan approvals for solar manufacturing facilities Winsor I, Winsor II, Winsor III, Harrilla I, and Elmgrove II. These projects encompassing over 324 acres and over 111,000 panels were denied by the Zoning Board. If the Planning Board approves, the developer has another year to return, again, to the Zoning Board. Join us at the meeting to keep pressure on the town to stop these projects in residential areas of our town!

January 25, 2023     6:30pm     Johnston Senior Center

One more time! This meeting we expect some closing remarks from the lawyers and a vote from the Zoning Board. Keep the pressure on the board by joining us and experience the final vote in person.

Thank you for your continued support!

December 14, 2023     6:30pm     Johnston Senior Center

Mark your calendars!

A new solar project with battery storage is on the Zoning Board Agenda. Commercial solar should not be introduced into residentially zoned land.

You can find the details as well as information about solar and battery storage HERE.

Brief History

On April 28, 2022, after an 8 hour Zoning Board Meeting five commercial solar projects were denied their special use permits. The developer has appealed the denials of all five projects.

The fight is not over.

What can you do?

Contact your council member, mayor, and other elected officials about your preference. Elected Officials

Donate at GoFundMe or email us for other options at StopJohnstonSolar.com.

Write a letter to the editor or an op-ed to the Johnston Sunrise, RoryS@rhodybeat.com or to EcoRI at bonnie@ecoRI.org. Or contact another media representative.

Do you have questions or are interested in more information? Email us at StopJohnstonSolar@gmail.com.