The Caroline County Planning Commission’s October 8 public meeting was meant to focus on the upcoming update to the county’s Comprehensive Plan, but much of the discussion quickly shifted to a topic that has dominated many local conversations in recent years: solar development on farmland. Caroline Review reports the Comprehensive Plan, which guides the county’s long-term growth and land use decisions, is being updated for the first time since 2010. It is intended to reflect the community’s vision for the future, addressing areas such as housing, infrastructure, natural resources, transportation, and economic development.