Town of Potsdam plans public hearing on 1-year data center moratorium
The Town of Potsdam is considering a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. A public hearing is scheduled for November to discuss the proposal, allowing town officials time to research and draft new governing laws.
The Potsdam Town Council is considering a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities. The council proposed the ban during its September meeting to allow town officials time to research and develop appropriate laws and regulations for such developments.
A public hearing on the proposed moratorium is scheduled for November 5th at 4:30 p.m. at the town offices, located at 18 Elm St. The initiative aims to provide a temporary pause while the town crafts comprehensive legislation governing future data center projects.