Summit Ridge Energy
June 3, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUINCY — The Quincy City Council agreed with the Plan Committee’s recommendation to reject a request for a special permit to allow the development of a solar farm at 3622 Ellington Road. The Plan Commission’s meeting was busy last week with 14 speakers sharing their enthusiasm for and against the project. The Plan Commission unanimously…
Read Full Article May 29, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUINCY — The Plan Commission voted during its Wednesday meeting to recommend not supporting a commercial solar energy Facility at 3622 Ellington Road. Dozens of interested citizens attended the meeting, both in favor and against the solar project. Fourteen people spoke during open comment, armed with petitions and arguments. The majority of speakers were against…
Read Full Article May 21, 2025 | By Annie C. Reller, MRN Journalist
QUNCY — Community members gathered Tuesday night at Cedar Crest Country Club to learn about a proposed project that would put 29.8 acres of solar panels on a lot on Ellington Road. Many at the meeting did not want to be quoted by members of the news media. They raised concerns about decreased property values,…
Read Full Article July 01, 2025
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