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Jupiter Power faces many civic concerns “The main driver for this is cost, renewable energy sources have become very cost effective Jupiter Power hosted an compared to the previous natuinformational meeting Dec. 10 ral gases that were being used,” at St. Luke’s Parish Hall to Detweiler said. “Another great benefit of batteries address community is that they are concerns about its very fast active. proposed Oyster They can go from Shore Energy Storpowered down to age unit. fully engaged in a The proposed fraction of the secstorage unit, a ond, which helps 275-megawatt batwith the increasing tery energy storage energy demand.” system, has caused Detweiler also concerns from resiaddressed commudents about safety, nity concerns environmental about taxes, stating impact, and com“Current taxes on m u n i t y we l f a re. the site are around The storage facility $320,000 a year. If would replace the during the operatcurrent Global ing years of our Petroleum terminal project, for whatevat the cor ner of er reason, taxes Glean Head Road, were less than that, Shore Road, and SEAN KELLEHER project engineer, we will make a volGlenwood Road. untary payment to Jupiter Power Jupiter power the Nor th Shore representative Hans School District for Detweiler gave a presentation to try and ease the difference.” Sean Kelleher, project engiconcerns by talking about the benefits of the battery storage neer with Jupiter power, also facility, including the speed in addressed residents safety conwhich batteries can operate cerns. Kelleher detailed fire and the cost. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
By BRIAN NORMAN
bnorman@liherald.com
Joanne Yee/Herald
Celebrating the spirit of Sea Cliff The Village of Sea Cliff celebrated the holiday season on Dec. 15 at their tree and menorah lighting ceremony, bringing Christmas cheer and Hanukkah happiness to the community. Story, more photos, Page 10.
North Shore board celebrates student achievements, programs By BRIAN NORMAN bnorman@liherald.com
The North Shore Board of Education closed out the year Dec. 12 by celebrating student achievements, showcasing standout programs, and enjoying festive holiday performances. The final board meeting of 2024 kicked off with a holiday performance by the musical group The Magicals, one of the high school’s choir groups. The group attended the board meeting feeling the holiday spirit, dressing in holiday theme attire, and performing two holiday songs. The board then took the time to recognize Aaryan Vira and Kaitlyn Ho, this year’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Although Vira was unable to make it to this
meeting, Chris Zublionois, superintendent of North Shore Schools, made sure to give both students their recognition. “While our Valedictorian couldn’t make it to the meeting tonight and we hope that he can join us at a different meeting. But to touch on his accomplishment I have known him since he was nine years old and he has always been so wise above his years and we couldn’t be prouder,” Zublionois said. “You all have had the birds eye view of Kaitlyn’s leadership every day at the student rep, and I think she could walk right into a cooperate board right now and do better than most so congratulations on salutatorian.” The district also recognized two North Shore athletes, Chloe Conolly and Joanna Kenney, who qualified for the New York City Cross Country CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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he Electric Power Research Institute released a report ... 97% reduction in the rate of incidents for battery projects from 2018-2023.