Today, the Bellefontes look much the same as they always have for the past century and more,
as does the bucolic setting they share.
However, the proposed solar utility power plant would be visible from both historic properties.
below: The original Bellefonte photographed from its namesake.
And yes, that is one rack of solar panels you see to the right of the house.
Small solar, self-sufficient solar, co-existing with the working farm,
not replacing agricultural land with industrial development.
The original Bellefonte is a working farm
and part of the Bells Lane Agricultural-Forestal District,
which was created to preserve the historic beauty of this area.
If one solar facility is allowed in this district,
how many more of the 1,688 acres will soon be covered in glass panels?
Sign the petition
to prohibit dangerous utility-scale battery storage in town,
to discourage more and larger solar power plants
in the agricultural districts in Staunton.
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