In a packed meeting room, with a unanimous vote, the Venango Township Supervisors rejected the conditional use permit for the Wilson Solar project. They also voted to deny the rezoning of the two parcels that would have become part of the project. This is a huge win for the citizens of the township and the result of a great deal of work from so many. There may still be a … [Read more...]
Birch Creek Responds Late Outlining Their Disagreement with the Planning Commission
A letter has now been received by Venango Township from MacDonald Illig Attorneys in response to the planning commission's recommendation to reject the conditional use permit for Wilson Solar. The letter goes into some detail outlining their disagreement with the planning commission and further states that they believe only the supervisors have jurisdiction in deciding … [Read more...]
Solar Vote on the Agenda for January 8th Supervisors Meeting
The agenda for the January 8th supervisors meeting has been posted and the solar vote is scheduled for the conditional use permit and the rezoning of two parcels. This is one meeting you do not want to miss. Everyone needs to be there. MEETING-AGENDA-January-8 … [Read more...]
Birch Creek Development Has No Response to Planning Commission’s Recommendation to Reject Conditional Use Permit
Just noted on the Venango Township website: As of 12/29/2023, Venango Township has not received a response to the Planning Commission’s recommendations from Wilson Solar/Birch Creek Development. The vote on the permit was delayed at the last meeting due to Birch Creek claiming they needed extra time to respond to the planning commission's rejection of their application … [Read more...]
Important Meeting Dates for Venango Township
Venango Township will be holding a budget meeting today, 12/28/23 at 9AM to approve the budget and the .4 mill tax increase. There will be two meetings in January, the reorganization meeting will be on January 2nd and the first regular meetings will be held on January 8th. Planning meetings take place at 6PM and supervisors meetings take place at 7PM. The 30-day extension … [Read more...]