Planning Board approves 22-megawatt solar farm on former mining site
Planning Board approves 22-megawatt solar farm on former mining site. The Manchester Township Planning Board unanimously approved Heritage Solar Farm LLC's proposal to develop a 62.79-acre solar array on State Highway Route 70, projected to serve approximately 22,000 homes. Chairman William Barron
misc · Meeting of February 20, 2026
NJ MANCHESTER — Planning Board approves 22-megawatt solar farm on former mining site. The Manchester Township Planning Board unanimously approved Heritage Solar Farm LLC's proposal to develop a 62.79-acre solar array on State Highway Route 70, projected to serve approximately 22,000 homes. Chairman William Barron and board counsel Joseph Coronato, Jr. imposed conditions including a 15-foot access easement, security plan, eight-foot perimeter fencing, and traffic control during construction, with a one-year extension for Coastal Area Facilities Review Act approval.
The board also approved three minor subdivision applications, two from Jeffrey Jerman and one from Arya Properties at Brentwood Estates LLC, all involving variances for undersized residential or commercial lots.
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Source: the misc meeting of February 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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