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After a marathon Zoning Board meeting that lasted beyond 2 a.m. the concerned residents scored a victory as the board was unable to approve proposals from Cranston-based Green Development to build five new solar fields in residential western Johnston neighborhoods.

The neighbors — through their lawyer and their own experts — made a persuasive argument. And for now, it seems a proposal for five new solar farms in Johnston has been defeated.

The audience gave the Warwick City Council a standing ovation Monday after it gave second passage to an ordinance restricting large solar developments in residential areas.

The vote marks the end to a process that began over the summer when the Council was one vote away from approving a previous drafted ordinance.