Clearway Energy makes monetary donation to Amsterdam, Amoret

Barry Matchett, Head of External Affairs for Clearway Energy Group (on far left) presented a check to the city of Amoret for $125,000 and another $25,000 will soon be presented to the city on behalf of the Blattner Company, who is overseeing construction of the solar farm project in western Bates county. In the photo below, the same presentation was made to the city of Amsterdam on Monday as Matchett presented a check to Mayor Shane Gerleman and likewise, Amsterdam will  receive $25,000 from the Blattner Company as well.

Monday evening Barry Matchett, representing Clearway Energy on behalf of the Swan Solar project which will be located in western Bates county, made a monetary donation to the cities of Amsterdam and Amoret to use for infrastructure and/or upgrades as needed.

As part of the presentation, Matchett noted that the donations have been made to demonstrate that Clearway and Blattner are "Good corporate citizens" and both companies wish to maintain a positive working relationship with the community.

Matchett went on to say that both towns are to expect additional yearly stipends with amounts to be announced.

In the presentations, it was also noted that Bates County is also to receive five new storm sirens with an approximate value of $40,000 each, which Amsterdam and Amoret each will receive one.

Barry Matchett (left) presents a check for $125,000 to the city of Amsterdam, received  by Mayor Shane Gerleman.

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