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Towns Reject Data Centers Amid Local Backlash | Jersey News
Towns across the state are rising up against giant data centers, blocking at least 25 facilities since February using historic home rule powers. While these centers power critical tech—from healthcare to disaster response—they devour land, electricity, water, and generate constant noise. Locals are sounding the alarm, with polls showing most voters favor bans until new power infrastructure is built. Governor Sherrill’s response? Community benefit deals and a new power rate for data centers, which helped spike electricity bills by nearly 20%. Activists are mobilizing, collecting petitions and…
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