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Benson Town Board unanimously approves battery storage moratorium in a brief public hearing. Supervisor Phil Snyder and council members Ron Blowers, Lori Mead, Scott Shepard, and Tim Abrams unanimously approved Local Law No. 1 of 2026, which establishes a moratorium on industrial battery energy

Benson Town Board authorizes public hearing on battery storage moratorium. The board voted unanimously to move forward with Resolution 48-26 establishing a public hearing on Local Law 1 of 2026, a proposed moratorium on battery energy storage systems. In related action, the board approved a

Benson Town Board approves equipment purchases and moves to secure grant funds. Supervisor Phil Snyder reported the records room has been completed and is ready for file cabinet installation. The board unanimously approved Resolution No. 47-26 authorizing Highway Superintendent Mike Palmer to

Benson Town Board unanimously approves $1,700 electrical panel replacement at town building. Supervisor Phil Snyder moved the approval, and the board also unanimously passed resolutions authorizing the annual audit of the supervisor's books and requesting county highway weight restrictions on town

Benson Town Board approves fund transfer and assessor appointment. Supervisor Phil Snyder reported the general fund balance at approximately $125,000 and the highway fund between $150,000 and $160,000. The board unanimously approved Resolution 43-26 for a 2025 year-end fund transfer and Resolution