BK CB1 Environmental Protection Committee Meeting

REVISED Environmental Protection Committee Meeting
When: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM
Place: Polish & Slavic Center (Auditorium), 176 Java Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Corner of Manhattan Avenue)
1. NinePoint Energy Battery Storage 421 Bushwick Avenue: Sam Brill Vice President, Strategic Development at NinePoint Energy, will present and discuss their new battery storage facility planned for this site in East Williamsburg.
2. Environmental Protection Committee Introduction and Review: Welcome new members. Provide an overview of the committee’s work.
3. 1098 Manhattan Avenue NYC Volunteer Cleanup Plan Site# 26CVCP061K: Discuss ongoing issues with this cleanup site.
4. 83 Apollo Street Vapor Intrusion Investigation: Review and discuss results from recent follow-up testing.
5. Bushwick Inlet Park Cleanup Sites: Review and discuss responses to the board’s letters to National Grid, NYSDEC and New York City regarding issues and the slow process
related to the remediation of undeveloped future sections of the park.
6. Old Business:
• Meeker Ave Plume Superfund – Status update
• Newtown Creek Superfund – Status update
• Greenpoint Oil Spill Website
• Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act Vote
• Gateway to Greenpoint Status
7. New Business:
• PFAS presence in our local environment
Board Meeting Notices
(Note: For further information on accessibility or to make a request for accommodations, such as sign language interpretation services, please contact Brooklyn Community Board No. 1, Phone: 718-389-0009; at least (5) business days in advance to ensure availability.)
