Residents want school board to deny benefits for solar farm

Ken Halpert, at left, and Dan Christy talk about their concerns with a proposed solar farm and tax incentives that might be offered for the project. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
Ken Halpert, at left, and Dan Christy talk about their concerns with a proposed solar farm and tax incentives that might be offered for the project. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD

A second shot at possibly gaining a solar farm in the county has some residents concerned.

The Lampasas Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting April 13 to discuss a proposed solar project. More than 80 residents were in attendance. 

Representatives from Moak, Casey & Associates gave a presentation on a 1,500-acre solar energy project proposed on privately owned…