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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Moratorium & Guidance

The town board extended its temporary moratorium on battery storage facilities for another year to evaluate new state safety guidelines and craft local zoning rules.

2 mentionsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026

CriticalPublic Safety

Fire Marshal Staffing and Compensation

Local fire chiefs warned that the town struggles to retain trained fire marshals because salaries lag behind neighboring towns like Riverhead and Brookhaven, leaving departments short-handed for vital safety inspections.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 10, 2026