Residents press Hempstead board for stronger battery storage rules as moratorium review continues At the Feb. 10 meeting residents urged the Hempstead Town Board to extend protections, issue a positive declaration and adopt strict setbacks for battery energy storage systems (BESS), citing an Island Park permit and safety concerns; the board said the moratorium had been extended through August and research is ongoing.

Residents are demanding stronger regulations for battery energy storage systems, highlighting safety concerns and a lack of transparency from the Hempstead Town Board.

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