Cicero considers Mud Mill Road solar array

By dAVid tyLEr

The town of Cicero is considering an application for a community solar project on Mud Mill Road that could power about 1,000 homes.

Submitted photo snowball paid a visit to the salina town Hall senior group at their meeting on tuesday, Feb. 7. snowball is the baby bear of the furry trio of Winterfest bear mascots. HONY bear (which stands for Heart Of New York,) the first of the three bears, made the Winterfest scene in 1987. soon to follow was Huggie bear, whom he married in a Winterfest wedding ceremony in 1989. snowball was introduced to the public in 2000. the bear mascots will be making their appearance in various Winterfest events this month. “come out and and join this year’s family-friendly activities” said Bill cooper, Winterfest president. “there is something for everyone at syracuse Winterfest” the event runs from February16 to 26. For more information, visit syracuse Winterfest.com.

Last Wednesday, the town hosted a public hearing on the project that brought out a number of residents both in favor and opposed to the project. The property, at 7570 Mud Mill Road, is owned by Donald Harwood, a local farmer who has been involved with a number of community organizations over the years. The several of those who voiced opposition to the solar array on Mud Mill road cited this array on nearby Mckinley road. Mike Harwood, whose father owns the property on Mud Mill road, said the proposed project would be “nothing like other projects in our area.” Solar l Page 10