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(Northfield, MA) — A recent approval of a series of permits to build new large-scale solar arrays in Northfield is facing a legal challenge. A complaint filed in Franklin County Superior Court seeks to overturn three permits issued by the Northfield Planning Board for solar arrays to be built along Pine Meadow Road. The plaintiff contends that the projects violate existing town zoning, and w3as handled improperly by the board. No word yet on when a hearing may be scheduled.