40-Year Solar Array Lease with Walden Renewables Approved

The Town of Chester is party to a 40-year property lease with Walden Renewables for a 5MW solar array on private property, including a payment in lieu of taxes totaling $906,030. The agreement outlines utility right-of-way access and long-term commitments.

Document date · November 20, 2025

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

40 years

Renewal date

2065-11-06

Renewal

40-year lease, property access, PILOT payment; possible decommissioning arrangements after the term.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Town of Chester Selectboard Meeting Agenda November 20 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the government contract by Town of Chester?

Walden Renewables was awarded this government contract by Town of Chester, as recorded on November 20, 2025.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Chester Selectboard Meeting Agenda November 20 2025 (Agenda), dated November 20, 2025 from Town of Chester. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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