Nextera 261 North Sturbridge Road Solar Decommissioning Bond

At a glance

• What: Nextera Energy's 261 N. Sturbridge Road solar facility: a vegetative screening field change request and the decommissioning bond.
• Where it stands: the landscaping field modification was approved October 21, 2026, with an abutter letter for six trees. On the bond, alternate member Laurie Degnan wants 25% in cash; referred to Town Counsel.
• Next: bond discussion at the November 4 Planning Board meeting. See also Large-Scale Clean Energy Siting.

Log

• 2026-11-04 - Planning Board Meeting — Decommissioning bond on the agenda (scheduled).
• 2026-10-21 - Planning Board Meeting — Field modification approved; decommissioning bond referred to Town Counsel, to return November 4.