Environmental Commission Concludes Data Center Review; Council Repeals Zoning
Environmental Commission concluded its data center review moot as Town Council repealed the data center zoning allowance. Commissioners determined they lacked sufficient specifics (tax revenue, jobs, square footage) to assess environmental effects.
misc · Meeting of August 25, 2026
NJ MANCHESTER — Environmental Commission concluded its data center review moot as Town Council repealed the data center zoning allowance. Commissioners determined they lacked sufficient specifics (tax revenue, jobs, square footage) to assess environmental effects. Robert Morris presented an informational packet all commissioners reviewed; the Council ordinance faces a second reading September 14, 2026.
The commission approved July 28 meeting minutes with a vote of 3-1, one abstention, two absent. Sandra Drake reported clean-up vests are in stock; Amanda Kisty announced a forthcoming Watershed Report presentation.
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