Sure-Cran is seeking to convert just over an acre of its land from agricultural to commercial use. The farm is looking to use the land for solar panels to supplement its energy needs.

Converting the land’s use will take it out of Chapter 61A status, which is a program that taxes land restricted for agricultural use at a lower rate. To use the land for a different purpose, the owners must give the town the option to purchase the land through what’s called “the right of first refusal.”

The land in question is a 1.25 acre parcel that extends between active cranberry bogs, located near Charge Pond Road and Rte. 25.

The solar project would be small enough that it would be allowed by right.

The project was discussed by the Community Preservation Committee, which voted against purchasing the land. The Planning Board also had no interest in buying the land. The Select Board will ultimately decide whether or not to purchase the property or to allow the use to be changed.