New Milford officials have informed US Solar that they won't be able to commit to a lease of some of the Sullivan Farm property at this time.  The New Milford Town Council had a proposal before them at their last meeting, but the item was tabled for a possible special meeting. 

The lease of 10 acres of the more than 100 acre farm for solar panels came with a September 1st deadline to participate in a state run program. 

Mayor David Gronbach says while the possibilities at Sullivan Farm are exciting, an implementation plan takes more time that the deadline allows for.  He told US Solar that New Milford won't be able to offer the level of committment they need at this time, but that he wants to continue exploring projects with them to invest in renewable energy.