Suit against town solar plan dismissed; new appeal launched

Solar panels on Route 7A in Bennington. Bennington Banner file photo
BENNINGTON — A wide-ranging suit filed by a solar developer against Bennington, its town energy plan, the Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) and local officials and residents has been dismissed at request of the plaintiff.
However, Allco Renewable Energy is not giving up the fight. Thomas Melone, an attorney for the company, which proposes three commercial-scale solar projects in Bennington, said further legal s