More than 600 residents turned out to protest a proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. (Tewksbury Town Crier)
Opponents called the site “a disaster waiting to happen,” pointing to its location near homes, assisted living facilities, and a wellhead protection zone. Local leaders cited fire risks, environmental concerns, and unclear community benefits.
Many urged the state to delay approval until new battery buffer zone bills—which would bar projects within 2,000 feet of homes or 3,000 feet of sensitive ecosystems—can take effect.