BERLIN — The Berlin Planning Board heard updates on the proposed battery storage facility to be located at 972 Main St. in Berlin as representatives from Brookfield Renewable Energy Group spoke about the project during the board’s Oct. 5 meeting.
The meeting included a public hearing on the proposed facility.
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