Residents and officials urge moratorium on battery storage projects while town studies safety and zoning Board members and multiple residents urged a temporary halt on battery energy storage system (BESS) approvals after public comment highlighted fire, toxic-emission and emergency-response concerns; the board agreed to further study options including a moratorium.

Goshen residents are calling for a temporary halt on battery energy storage projects due to serious fire and safety concerns that could put the community at risk.

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Goshen Planning Board addresses private road access for emergency services Planning Board discusses road maintenance responsibilities for new construction in Goshen.

In a crucial Town Board Meeting, Goshen officials tackled the pressing issue of private road maintenance and its impact on emergency access, raising important questions for the safety of residents and farmers alike.

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Goshen zoning board reviews flood zone concerns over Hardest Estates LLC application Zoning board questions authority to approve construction amid flood zone safety issues.

Concerns are rising in Goshen as residents challenge the safety of a proposed development, questioning its potential flood risks and the zoning board's authority to approve it.

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