[Massplanners] MassPlanners Digest, Vol 31, Issue 15
Laurie & Paul Degnan
pldegnan at charter.net
Wed Nov 29 14:58:56 EST 2023
Hello,
In response to Energy Battery Systems inside residential dwellings, please see below from the Charlton Ma fire department. ( cut and pasted from TownofCharlton.net website).
The Town Charlton Fire Department has determined:
527 CMR Fire Code 2021 as amended/adopted in December 2022 requires all plans for roof mounted solar and ESS Systems be submitted to the Fire Department(s) for review. The Fire Inspector has determined that the clear fire path regulations as outlined in NFPA 1, 11.12.3.2 for roof systems with solar panels, will be enforced. In addition, there are new requirements for ESS systems NFPA 855 that will fall under their jurisdiction, including but not limited to decommissioning plans. The Fire Department has determined, based on the current regulations, that no ESS Systems will be allowed in basements.
All plans need to reflect compliance with 527 CMR.
This could be a good start.
Laurie
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> 1. Energy Storage System Safety Training & Planning Class
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> 2. Economic Development Consultant RFP (Joseph Giniewicz)
> 3. Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws (Elizabeth Hughes)
> 4. Re: [External] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws
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> 5. Re: [External] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws
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> 6. Re: Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws (Town Planner)
> 7. Re: Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws (Nancy Durfee)
> 8. Re: Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws (Pete Kane)
> 9. Partial Completion of Approved Plan (clerk)
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> Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:15:09 +0000
> From: Lauren Vivier <LVivier at spencerma.gov>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] Energy Storage System Safety Training &
> Planning Class
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> Greetings,
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> The Spencer Fire Department and ESRG will be holding an Energy Storage System Safety Training & Planning class on January 24, 2024, from 09:00am to 3:00pm.
> In this class we will discuss:
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> * Solar and battery storage system safety
> * Emergency response and situation management
> * Risks associated with solar and battery systems
> * All things related to lithium-ion batteries
> * Implementing safety practices into regulations and bylaws
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> The class will be held at Anna Maria College in Zecco Hall, 50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA. Registration cost is $40 per person. Lunch will be provided.
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> REGISTER HERE<https://forms.gle/nVC1itvr9eXJhrPRA>: https://forms.gle/1dFfQuDGEvC9uXYKA
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> Registration is not complete without payment. Payment can be made through Venmo or by check. Please make checks out to Spencer Firefighters Association.
> Mail checks to: Spencer Fire Department, 11 W Main Street, Spencer, MA 01562
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> Any questions, please call 774-696-1580.
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> Lauren Vivier, C.E.I.A.
> Town Planner, Conservation Agent
> Town of Spencer
> Ph: (508)885-7500 x127
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> From: Joseph Giniewicz <jginiewicz at westfordma.gov>
> To: "'MassPlanners at masscptc.org'" <MassPlanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] Economic Development Consultant RFP
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> Good Morning Fellow Planners,
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> The Town of Westford issued an RFP for an Economic Development Consultant (which may be found at the link below). We would appreciate it if you could pass this along to anyone in your network you think might be interested in bidding. Questions are due December 13th and bids are due January 5th.
> https://www.westfordma.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=189
> Thanks,
> Joe
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> Joseph Giniewicz, AICP
> Town Planner
> Town of Westford
> 55 Main Street
> Westford, MA 01886
> 978-692-5524
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> From: Elizabeth Hughes <ehughes at concordma.gov>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <MassPlanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws
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> Good morning everyone,
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> The Town of Concord Fire Department and Building Division are thinking about developing a General Bylaw to establish rules on the permitted locations for battery energy storage systems. There have been some pretty large systems proposed in the basements of residential dwellings which is problematic for the Fire Department.
>
> Are there any communities out there that have developed something like this or thought about it?
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> Sincerely,
> Elizabeth
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> Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner
> Town of Concord
> 141 Keyes Road
> Concord, MA 01742
> 978-318-3290
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> From: Ann Morgan <amorgan at webster-ma.gov>
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> Hughes <ehughes at concordma.gov>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] [External] Battery Energy Storage Systems
> Location Bylaws
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> Webster is interested as well. Thanks.
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> Ann V. Morgan
> Director of Planning & Economic Development
> Planning & Conservation Department
> Town of Webster
> 350 Main Street
> Webster, MA 01570
> (508) 949-3800 x4010
> www.webster-ma.gov<https://www.webster-ma.gov>
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> Good morning everyone,
>
>
>
> The Town of Concord Fire Department and Building Division are thinking about developing a General Bylaw to establish rules on the permitted locations for battery energy storage systems. There have been some pretty large systems proposed in the basements of residential dwellings which is problematic for the Fire Department.
>
>
>
> Are there any communities out there that have developed something like this or thought about it?
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
> Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner
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> Town of Concord
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> 141 Keyes Road
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> Concord, MA 01742
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> 978-318-3290
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> From: David Greenberg <david.greenberg3 at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] [External] Battery Energy Storage Systems
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> Colrain may also be interested.
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>> On Wed, Nov 29, 2023 at 10:02?AM Ann Morgan via MassPlanners <
>> massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
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>> Webster is interested as well. Thanks.
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>> *Ann V. Morgan*
>> Director of Planning & Economic Development
>> Planning & Conservation Department
>> Town of Webster
>> 350 Main Street
>> Webster, MA 01570
>> (508) 949-3800 x4010
>> www.webster-ma.gov
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>> *From:* MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> on behalf of
>> Elizabeth Hughes via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:44 AM
>> *To:* massplanners at masscptc.org <MassPlanners at masscptc.org>
>> *Subject:* [External][Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems
>> Location Bylaws
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>> Good morning everyone,
>>
>>
>>
>> The Town of Concord Fire Department and Building Division are thinking
>> about developing a General Bylaw to establish rules on the permitted
>> locations for battery energy storage systems. There have been some pretty
>> large systems proposed in the basements of residential dwellings which is
>> problematic for the Fire Department.
>>
>>
>>
>> Are there any communities out there that have developed something like
>> this or thought about it?
>>
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Elizabeth
>>
>>
>>
>> Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner
>>
>> Town of Concord
>>
>> 141 Keyes Road
>>
>> Concord, MA 01742
>>
>> 978-318-3290
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> Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:29:03 +0000
> From: Town Planner <townplanner at wnewbury.org>
> To: Elizabeth Hughes <ehughes at concordma.gov>,
> "massplanners at masscptc.org" <MassPlanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location
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> West Newbury is also interested.
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> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Hughes via MassPlanners
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:44 AM
> To: massplanners at masscptc.org
> Subject: [Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws
>
> Good morning everyone,
>
> The Town of Concord Fire Department and Building Division are thinking about developing a General Bylaw to establish rules on the permitted locations for battery energy storage systems. There have been some pretty large systems proposed in the basements of residential dwellings which is problematic for the Fire Department.
>
> Are there any communities out there that have developed something like this or thought about it?
>
> Sincerely,
> Elizabeth
>
> Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner
> Town of Concord
> 141 Keyes Road
> Concord, MA 01742
> 978-318-3290
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> Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:33:17 +0000
> From: Nancy Durfee <NDurfee at townofrochester.com>
> To: Elizabeth Hughes <ehughes at concordma.gov>,
> "massplanners at masscptc.org" <MassPlanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location
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> Rochester is interested too.
>
>
> Nancy Durfee
> Rochester Town Planner
> 37 Marion Road
> Rochester, MA 02770
> ndurfee at townorfrochester.com<mailto:ndurfee at townorfrochester.com>
> (508) 763-5421 Ext. 208
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> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Hughes via MassPlanners
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:44 AM
> To: massplanners at masscptc.org
> Subject: [Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws
>
> Good morning everyone,
>
> The Town of Concord Fire Department and Building Division are thinking about developing a General Bylaw to establish rules on the permitted locations for battery energy storage systems. There have been some pretty large systems proposed in the basements of residential dwellings which is problematic for the Fire Department.
>
> Are there any communities out there that have developed something like this or thought about it?
>
> Sincerely,
> Elizabeth
>
> Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner
> Town of Concord
> 141 Keyes Road
> Concord, MA 01742
> 978-318-3290
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:48:01 +0000
> From: Pete Kane <petek at swampscottma.gov>
> To: Nancy Durfee <NDurfee at townofrochester.com>, Elizabeth Hughes
> <ehughes at concordma.gov>, "massplanners at masscptc.org"
> <MassPlanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location
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> Swampscott is also interested.
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> S. Peter Kane, AICP, SHRM-CP
>
> Assistant Town Administrator / Director of Planning & Land Use / Acting Human Resources Director
>
> Town of Swampscott | 22 Monument Ave, Swampscott, MA 01907
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> (o) +1 781.596.8810
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> (c) +1 781.732.0272
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> (e) petek at swampscottma.gov
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> (w) www.swampscottma.gov<http://www.swampscottma.gov>
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> <https://aka.ms/o0ukef>
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> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> on behalf of Nancy Durfee via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:33:17 AM
> To: Elizabeth Hughes <ehughes at concordma.gov>; massplanners at masscptc.org <MassPlanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: Re: [Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws
>
>
> Rochester is interested too.
>
>
>
>
>
> Nancy Durfee
>
> Rochester Town Planner
>
> 37 Marion Road
>
> Rochester, MA 02770
>
> ndurfee at townorfrochester.com<mailto:ndurfee at townorfrochester.com>
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> (508) 763-5421 Ext. 208
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> When responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has determined that most email is public record and, therefore, cannot be kept confidential.
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> From: MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Hughes via MassPlanners
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:44 AM
> To: massplanners at masscptc.org
> Subject: [Massplanners] Battery Energy Storage Systems Location Bylaws
>
>
>
> Good morning everyone,
>
>
>
> The Town of Concord Fire Department and Building Division are thinking about developing a General Bylaw to establish rules on the permitted locations for battery energy storage systems. There have been some pretty large systems proposed in the basements of residential dwellings which is problematic for the Fire Department.
>
>
>
> Are there any communities out there that have developed something like this or thought about it?
>
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Elizabeth
>
>
>
> Elizabeth Hughes, Town Planner
>
> Town of Concord
>
> 141 Keyes Road
>
> Concord, MA 01742
>
> 978-318-3290
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> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:48:20 +0000
> From: clerk <clerk at shirley-ma.gov>
> To: "massplanners at masscptc.org" <massplanners at masscptc.org>
> Subject: [Massplanners] Partial Completion of Approved Plan
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> We have a situation that an owner requested and was approved for a gas station and convenience store on a parcel of land in our town by the Planning Board. The owner was planning to sell the parcel of land, with the approved plan, to have someone else own and build the gas station and convenience store. However, he has not found a person/company that wishes to build a gas station on that property. He is now asking the Planning Board if he can just build the convenience store as part of the approved plan but NOT build the gas station portion of the plan. Note that the convenience store would be built as approved by the plans submitted. The Planning Board did not request a performance bond on the plan when approved.
>
>
> 1. Can the owner just build the convenience store and not the gas station without coming before the Planning Board again to get the request to delete the gas station portion of the plan approved by them?
>
> 2. Does the owner have to go through the entire approval process again, with new plan just showing the convenience store?
>
>
>
> Bill Oelfke
> Shirley Town Clerk
> 7 Keady Way
> Shirley, MA 01464
> 978-425-2600 X1
> clerk at shirley-ma.gov
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