BERLIN — The Berlin Planning Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the site plan and special use permit for the proposed battery storage facility to be located at 972 Main St. on property owned by Great Lakes Hydro of America LLC.
The proposal had been discussed by the planning board for the last several months and was finally approved Tuesday with several specific conditions.
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