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Haverhill Councilors Postpone Debate Over Battery Energy Storage Systems Zoning
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Haverhill Councilors postponed the public hearing on zoning overlay districts for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to September 15, delaying decisions on siting criteria for battery farms. The council is also considering site suitability near transmission lines and environmental constraints at a former airport location.
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Postponing battery storage zoning decisions opens a short window for you to influence local siting rules that will determine where and how your energy storage projects can be built. Act quickly to engage with Haverhill planners before their new criteria are finalised.
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