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Proposal for Harley Road battery storage draws safety questions from Planning Board
Summary
The Planning Board discussed a proposed battery energy storage system on Harley Road and several members expressed safety and evacuation concerns after recent high‑profile battery fires elsewhere; the board asked the applicant to show detailed emergency response plans and to meet with local fire officials.
The Goshen Planning Board reviewed preliminary materials for a proposed battery energy storage facility on Harley Road and voiced caution about siting, safety and emergency preparedness given recent high‑profile battery-storage fires in the region.
Planning Board members said the technology is evolving and some members argued the local risks — notably the difficulty fighting…
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