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Planning board rejects citizen petition for battery storage moratorium as Board of Health drafts rules
Summary
A citizen petition for a moratorium on battery energy storage systems through May 12, 2027, drew safety concerns and questions about petition intent; the Planning Board voted to recommend against the moratorium while staff said the Board of Health is preparing stricter BESS regulations.
A citizen petition seeking a townwide moratorium on battery energy storage systems (BESS) through May 12, 2027, was recommended against by the Town of Templeton Planning Board at a public hearing on March 25.
The chair read the petition language and committee members expressed safety and scope concerns. One committee member said BESS can be "potentially dangerous" if a battery fire starts, highlighting the risk the petition sought to…
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