Board keeps BESS public hearing open after extended debate on safety and siting
The Town of Wallkill held a lengthy public hearing and board discussion on a proposed local law to regulate battery energy storage systems; board members raised fire‑safety, buffer distance and tier‑classification concerns and voted to leave the hearing open for revisions.
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The Town of Wallkill board opened public comment and heard presentations about a proposed local law to regulate battery energy storage systems (BESS). Developers and proponents described safety features and community benefits, while multiple council members pressed for clearer siting rules, minimum distances from residences and a defined transition process for applications already in the planning pipeline.
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