Salem extends battery storage moratorium
Salem approves $365K truck, extends battery-storage moratorium. The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law 1 of 2026, extending a temporary ban on commercial battery energy storage systems after a public hearing found no objections. Supervisor Evera Sue Clary oversaw three consecutive 5-0 votes
misc · Meeting of April 8, 2026
NY SALEM — Salem approves $365K truck, extends battery-storage moratorium. The Town Board unanimously adopted Local Law 1 of 2026, extending a temporary ban on commercial battery energy storage systems after a public hearing found no objections. Supervisor Evera Sue Clary oversaw three consecutive 5-0 votes advancing the moratorium through adoption and filing with the New York State Secretary of State.
Highway Superintendent Travis Keys was authorized to order a 2027 dump truck for $364,793.56 net after a discount on the $375,432.83 purchase price. The board also voted unanimously to sell a surplus dump body to Granville for $2,000 and relocated Town Clerk Patricia Gilchrist's office to the Water Barn after the Town Office closed for heating-system repairs.
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Source: the misc meeting of April 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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