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Proposed Local Law Re: “TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITES” (To amend Section 101-B-3 of Chapter 101-B of the Code of the Town of Hempstead)
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 9, 2026.
Public comments (3)
SupportiveChristine PanzecaSep 9, 2026
Urged the town to extend the battery storage moratorium and protect local zoning control against state mandates.
Town Board Agenda (Regular) - Sep 9, 2026 · 32:06 →SupportiveLinda Del GaudioSep 9, 2026
Detailed toxic water contamination issues resulting from a battery plant fire in East Hampton.
Town Board Agenda (Regular) - Sep 9, 2026 · 35:16 →SupportiveDoug AugenthalerSep 9, 2026
Cited manufacturing defect statistics and fire risks to argue that building codes cannot fix faulty battery hardware.
Town Board Agenda (Regular) - Sep 9, 2026 · 38:20 →