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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chili public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Open Space Inventory update
The town's Open Space Master Plan is due for an update, and board members are being asked to review the 2015 version as a starting point.
3-megawatt solar farm at 243 Archer Road
SolAmerica Energy's solar project got a one-year extension because RG&E utility upgrades won't be complete until 2028. Neighbors asked who maintains the panels and how the project will look; a host community benefit agreement worth over $800,000 to the town is in legal review.
Black Creek Watershed Coalition revival
Genesee RiverWatch is rebooting the Black Creek Watershed Coalition to improve water quality in the Genesee River and its tributaries — board members attended the June 16 kickoff.
Monroe County Climate Action Plan briefings
Board chair Larry Lazenby attended county EMC meetings in December covering Monroe County's Climate Action and Sustainability Action Plans — greenhouse gases, water quality, waste, fleet fuels, and solar-powered signals and lighting.