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Lewiston town board to consider moratorium on data centers

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
The Lewiston Town Board is considering a moratorium on data centers used for AI, storage, and cryptomining. Councilwoman Sarah Waechter, working with Town Attorney Alfonso Bax, says Lewiston is an attractive location for data center businesses. The board is expected to introduce the moratorium at its next meeting.