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Westfield Board extends wind‑energy moratorium for one year
Summary
The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2026 to extend a moratorium on commercial wind energy conversion system applications through March 1, 2027, citing SEQRA Type II status and unanimous board support.
On March 4 the Town of Westfield Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2026, extending the moratorium on new commercial wind energy conversion system applications for one year to March 1, 2027. The resolution was seconded by Councilmember David Spann and carried with ayes recorded from Supervisor Martha R. Bills, Councilmembers David Brown, David Spann and James Herbert.
Town Attorney Joel Seachrist summarized the purpose: the Board intends to complete a comprehensive zoning review related to wind energy conversion systems and to avoid pressure created by an expiring moratorium. The record cites 6 N.Y.C.R.R. 617.5(c)(30), treating the extension as a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.
The local law states it will supersede or suspend conflicting local provisions through March 1, 2027 and vests the Board with authority to accept and process hardship variance applications consistent with the Town’s municipal home rule powers. The Town Clerk was directed to enter the local law into the minutes and file it with the Secretary of State.
