In July, the Wendell Selectboard sent a letter to the Assistant Attorney General about the town’s new General Bylaw for the Licensing of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), passed overwhelmingly at the May 2024 Town Meeting. The bylaw addresses safety concerns, such as fire and toxic gas risks, associated with large-scale lithium-ion battery systems. The Selectboard expressed concerns that the Commonwealth promotes this technology without sufficient safety regulations in place and highlighted the need for Wendell to protect its citizens. The bylaw ensures responsible regulation to safeguard the community’s health and natural environment.
Selectboard Letter to the Assistant Attorney General
Posted on September 20, 2024