Hamilton Township delays adoption of data center moratorium over language concerns

Hamilton Township delays adoption of data center moratorium over language concerns

News ClipPress of Atlantic City·Hamilton, Atlantic County, NJ·6/16/2026

The Hamilton Township Committee has delayed the adoption of an ordinance that would place a moratorium on data centers. The delay is due to ongoing research and language concerns regarding the proposed ordinance. Despite the delay, the committee is still moving forward with its plan to impose the moratorium.

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The Hamilton Township Committee in New Jersey has postponed the adoption of a proposed ordinance that would impose a moratorium on data center development within the township. The delay stems from the committee's need to conduct further research on the issue and address specific language concerns within the ordinance.

Despite the temporary setback, officials indicated that the committee is still committed to moving forward with its plan to implement the data center moratorium. An existing data center, DataOne / Nebius in nearby Vineland, was referenced in the article's accompanying media.