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April 19, 2026

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As the state tries to streamline battery and solar permitting, some residents wary of projects
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Solar and battery energy projects continue to surface across Western Massachusetts, where opponents in towns like Plainfield, Worthington and Blandford say they threaten rural landscapes.
By Greta Jochem | gjochem@repub.com and Daniel Jackson | djackson@repub.com
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