
Newark Sets 12-Month Moratorium on Approving Potential Large-Scale Data Centers
News ClipTAPinto·Newark, Essex County, NJ·9/17/2026
Newark has enacted a 12-month moratorium on approving new large-scale data center proposals. This decision comes in response to a recent increase in inquiries and development proposals for such facilities within the city.
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Gov: Newark
This moratorium comes as Newark has experienced a “marked increase in inquiries and proposals” for large-scale data centers.