WESTFIELD – During public participation at the City Council meeting Dec. 9, Councilor Dan Allie spoke about the Department of Public Utilities hearing at Westfield State University on Dec. 5 to consider exempting Jupiter Power, LLC. from the city’s zoning regulations for a lithium battery energy storage system on Medeiros Way. He also announced his intention to make a motion to have the Council consider a resolution opposing the project.
Allie said insufficient notice of the hearing was given, sent two days before Thanksgiving and scheduled for a night that the City Council normally meets. He thanked Council President John Beltrandi and “every councilor who voted to reschedule our regular meeting,” so councilors would be able to attend.
