The West Fraser New Boston mill now boasts a small and large solar farm on its site with the two to combine to provide approximately one-third of the power needs for the mill. Courtesy photo
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West Fraser protecting environment, boosting economy with new solar farm
West Fraser New Boston celebrated the official ribbon cutting for the mill’s new state of the art solar farm last week. West Fraser officials, including New Boston Plant Manager Clay Garrett, were joined by members of the New Boston Chamber of Commerce, Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell, New Boston Mayor Ron Humphrey and Sharon Elkins from House District 1’s Representative Gary Van-Deaver’s office at the celebration.