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A contentious public hearing in Berkeley Heights revealed deep divides among residents over a proposed ban on data centers, sparking urgent calls for further study and legal scrutiny.

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Residents split over data-center ban as council debates notice and studies
During the public hearing on multiple ordinances, dozens of residents debated a proposed townwide ban on data centers. Speakers raised grid, environmental, economic and procedural concerns; some urged tabling, others urged immediate protection.
citizenportal.ai
August 13, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Berkeley Heights takes a bold step by banning data centers to safeguard community health and quality of life, but what does this mean for future development?

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Berkeley Heights council bans data centers as permitted use, amends accessory‑use rules and introduces police staffing plan
The Township Council adopted an ordinance declaring data centers a prohibited use in all zones, approved clarifying amendments to accessory‑use rules and moved forward on road and sewer funding and a police staffing ordinance to be considered at first reading.
citizenportal.ai
July 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM