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In a statement, Hans Detweiler, senior director of development at Jupiter Power, emphaThe approval of Jupiter sized that the company would Power’s proposed Oyster Shore take the time of the moratoriEnergy Storage, in Glenwood um and the state’s updating of Landing, has been delayed by the codes to step up its efforts an Oyster Bay Town Board to explain its vision of the projdecision to extend the morato- ect to the affected communities. “The State of New York is rium on battery energy storage currently updating systems for another its fire safety codes six months. for projects like The extension Oyster Shore Enercomes as town offig y, ” D e t w e i l e r cials and numerous wrote. “Jupiter is residents express committed to ongoing concerns ensuring that the about safety stanOyster Shore Enerdards and transpargy facility will comency, while awaitply with these reguing finalized regulations and is dedilations from the cated to the safety state. JOAN MATTHEWS of the facility. We T he moratori plan to wait for the u m , o r i g i n a l l y Resident state’s code updates enacted on Feb. 27 and effective as of April 15, pre- to be finalized and will engage vented the town from process- in additional community outing new applications or moving reach before resubmitting forward with any plans submit- revised plans that are fully ted for battery storage systems. compliant. The moratorium The Oct. 15 extension aims to extension allows time for these give the town additional time to efforts to be completed.” Deputy Town Attorney Elizassess the potential risks posed by these facilities, particularly abeth Faughnan, who presentfire hazards and environmental ed the proposed extension to impacts, before making any the board, emphasized the long-term decisions. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Raynham Hall Museum is set to bring history to life once again with its annual Halloween Ghost Walk & Dance Party on Oct. 27. Organizers of the beloved event, now in its seventh (non-consecutive) year, invite families, history buffs and Halloween enthusiasts to join a ghostly parade through town, complete with larger-than-life puppets and a festive after-party. “We expect between 500 to 750 participants this year,” Harriet Clark, the museum’s executive director, said. “It’s a great way for the community to come together and have fun while also connecting with the rich history we have in Oyster Bay.”
The Ghost Walk, which launched in 2016, offers a unique mix of spooky fun and historical education. While the focus is on Halloween, Clark explained that the event also emphasizes Raynham Hall’s deep historical roots, dating back to the American Revolution. The museum, which was once the home of Samuel Townsend, a prominent merchant and patriot, also served as the base for his son, Robert, a leader in the Revolutionary War Culper Spy Ring. “The Revolutionary War is Raynham Hall’s strongest story,” Clark said. “We really wanted to highlight that history in the Ghost Walk, so we’ve incorporated colonial figures into the parade, like soldiers on horseback. The ghost puppets bring that to life in a way that captivates people, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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