Temporary moratoriums on data centers – 7 townships in Wood County have adopted; 8 have discussed

Temporary moratoriums on data centers – 7 townships in Wood County have adopted; 8 have discussed

News ClipBG Independent News·Wood County, OH·3/14/2026

Several townships in Wood County, Ohio have adopted or are considering temporary moratoriums on data center developments in response to citizen concerns and unknowns about the actual impact of data centers. This includes 7 townships that have already adopted moratoriums and 8 more that have discussed it. The moratoriums are partly in response to the $800 million Meta data center project underway in Middleton Township.

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Gov: Middleton Township, Perrysburg Township, Troy Township, Webster Township, Wood County Township Association
Temporary moratoriums on data centers – 7 townships in Wood County have adopted; 8 have discussed  BG Independent News