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Goshen board sets Dec. 11 hearing and declares lead agency for temporary battery storage moratorium
Summary
The town board declared itself lead agency and scheduled a Dec. 11 public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems, with the town attorney describing the moratorium as a Type II action requiring no further environmental review.
The Town of Goshen voted on Nov. 13 to declare itself lead agency and to set a public hearing for Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. on a proposed temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems.
Town counsel explained that the moratorium is a "Type II action," which the record characterizes as not requiring an environmental impact statement or additional environmental review under the state's procedural rules. The board discussed draft language, editorial typos (one member flagged a typo in Section 8) and procedural next steps; Mary (clerk) was asked to submit the draft to the county.
Board members voted to set the public hearing and to make the lead agency declaration so the county review process can proceed ahead of the Dec. 11 hearing.
Why it matters: The moratorium would pause approvals or new applications for battery energy storage systems within the town while the board reviews local regulatory language. Supporters said planning time is needed to ensure safety and siting rules; opponents could raise concerns about delaying renewable-energy projects.
What comes next: The board will hold the Dec. 11 hearing; the town clerk will forward the draft to the county as part of required procedural review prior to the hearing.
