I urge the Southampton Town Planning Board not to approve the Hampton Bays BESS after giving particular attention to the example of the Chandler, Arizona, BESS fire.
That fire smoldered for two weeks, during which time the Chandler authorities instituted a quarter-mile radius evacuation. Were that evacuation to occur here, not only would both Route 27 and the railroad be shut down but the range of the evacuation would reach the two related bridges.
I hope the Planning Board also is taking into consideration that Canal Southampton Battery Storage LLC (the promoter of the Hampton Bays BESS) is registered with New York State as “Entity Type: Foreign Limited Liability Company.” If something goes wrong, will this foreign LLC act responsibly, or will it declare bankruptcy and disappear, and leave Hamptons taxpayers to fund the cleanup the disastrous mess the “LLC” created?
Rome Arnold
Southampton
ComplicityThe opinions of the Southampton Town Board candidates on the issue of gas blowers are against the will of the majority who worked so hard against entrenched interests to restrict their use. The noise of gas blowers reach 85 decibels...
Grown With the JobFour years ago, Cyndi McNamara ran for a seat on the Southampton Town Board. I did not support her then. Not just because she supported Discovery Land, but because I did not believe she had the necessary experience to sit...
Past Behind UsThe East Quogue Civic Association is endorsing Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara for reelection to the Southampton Town Board, as well as continuing to support Maria Moore in her position as Southampton Town supervisor. As many readers know, the East Quogue Civic...
Answers WantedI know Southampton Town politicians are busy, but concerned citizens want answers. My neighbors and I want to know what’s happening with the Bel-Aire Cove Motel property, 7Zs property, Getty by the circle and Casa Basso property. We don’t see...
In the Right LaneA shout out to Mark Bernardo for bringing the issue of cybersecurity to the fore in his campaign for Southampton Town clerk. Although some interpreted his concern as misguided, in the wrong lane, and something for the IT department to...
Fake GoodsIn her October 23 Letter to the Editor, “Key Facts,” Rhonda Liss claims that I am self-righteous and hypocritical for signing a “deceptive” designating petition for registered Working Families Party candidates. Early voting has started, so I’ll attempt to rebut...
Past Behind UsThe East Quogue Civic Association is endorsing Councilwoman Cyndi McNamara for reelection to the Southampton Town Board, as well as continuing to support Maria Moore in her position as Southampton Town supervisor. As many readers know, the East Quogue Civic...
Solid SlateThe Democratic slate of local candidates looks pretty compelling this year. Ann Welker has done a host of good things for us in the Suffolk County Legislature, many aimed at preserving our precious environment. I don’t think we could have...
Check Row AVoters have an important decision to make in local elections this year in the Town of Southampton. As the co-chair of the Suffolk County Working Families Party, I am proud to have several excellent candidates on our ballot line, including...
Total CompetenceProfessional. Competent. Cross-endorsed. Bipartisan. Spectacular. Knowledgeable. Outstanding. Efficient. Integrity. Thoughtful. Throughout this election cycle, these words have been expressed by many Southampton Town voters describing Sundy Schermeyer, current Southampton Town clerk. We completely agree. As lifelong registered Democrats and former...
