Sayreville council debated and voted on a motion to ban data centers from the Hercules redevelopment plan after the Environmental Commission requested their removal; council members agreed the town needs a robust ordinance, and the motion did not carry.

After residents and an environmental advocate raised concerns about water, energy and pollution impacts, Sayreville council agreed to amend the redevelopment plan for the Sunshine Biscuits parcel to remove data centers as a permitted use and reintroduce the ordinance for further consideration.