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By using this website, you agree to the following terms.
Who we are
This website is independently operated by affected residents, concerned about the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility on Wormer Road. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by the Town of New Scotland, its Town Board, Planning Board, or any town official or department. Any references to public officials, meeting information, or town processes are provided for informational purposes based on publicly available sources and are not authorized or reviewed by the Town.
Our content and opinions
The facts, summaries, and opinions on this site reflect the views of its organizer. Although we make reasonable efforts to present accurate and current information, we do not warrant that all information on the site is complete, current, or error-free. Public records, proposals, meeting schedules, regulatory requirements, and other information may change over time. Readers should consult the original source or the appropriate governmental or professional authority before relying on information for a significant decision. If you believe something on this site is inaccurate, please contact us at so we can review and correct it.
Linked news articles
This site summarizes news coverage in our own words and links to the original articles on their publishers' websites (such as the Altamont Enterprise). We do not own, host, or reproduce the full text of any linked article. All rights to that content belong to the original publishers. Clicking a "read more" or article link will take you to an external website not controlled by us.
No official or legal advice
Information on this site is provided for general informational and public-awareness purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from a qualified professional or the appropriate governmental authority. Information about fire risk, environmental impact, or regulatory process is presented for public awareness based on news reporting and public records, not as expert or professional analysis. If you have specific safety or legal concerns, we encourage you to raise them directly with the Town of New Scotland, appropriate regulatory agencies, or your own legal counsel.
Statements about individuals
This site discusses public officials and public proceedings in connection with a contentious local land-use matter. We take care to distinguish between:
- Facts we can support with a reliable public source (news reporting, public records, or a person's own on-the-record statement) — these are cited;
- Allegations or characterizations made by others (for example, claims of conflict of interest raised by named residents or political figures) — these are attributed to the person who made them, not stated as our own conclusion; and
- Our own analysis or opinion — clearly identified as such.
We do not present unverified claims about any individual as established fact. If you believe something on this site inaccurately states a fact about a specific person, please contact us at and we will review it promptly and correct or remove it if warranted.
Acceptable use
Please don't use this site to submit false information, spam the sign-up form, or attempt to disrupt the site's operation. You are responsible for the information and comments you submit through this site. Please do not submit confidential, sensitive, or personal information about yourself or anyone else that is not necessary for the purpose of contacting us. We may remove or decline to use submissions that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, fraudulent, or unrelated to the purpose of the site.
External links
This site may link to external websites (news outlets, the Town of New Scotland's own website, etc.) that we don't control. We aren't responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of those external sites.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date above will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated terms.