
Lewiston town board to consider moratorium on data centers
News Clipniagara-gazette.com·Lewiston, Niagara County, NY·3/13/2026
The Lewiston Town Board in New York is expected to introduce a moratorium on data centers used for artificial intelligence, storage, and cryptomining in the town. Councilwoman Sarah Waechter is working with the Town Attorney to write the moratorium, as Lewiston is seen as a prime location for data center entities to establish operations.
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Gov: Lewiston Town Board
At its regular board meeting later this month, the Lewiston Town Board is expected to introduce a moratorium on data centers used for artificial intelligence, storage, and cryptomining in the town. Councilwoman Sarah Waechter, who is working with Town Attorney Alfonso Bax on writing the moratorium,