Residents unite to oppose possible AI data center
News ClipSouth Jersey Media·Williamstown, Gloucester County, NJ·3/12/2026
Residents in Williamstown, New Jersey are strongly opposing a proposed AI data center by Hexa Builders that would cover 1.6 million square feet. Their main concerns are the data center's excessive water and energy usage, which they believe would strain costs and negatively impact the environment. The Monroe Towship council is reevaluating the project and sending it back to the planning board for further review of the data center components. A similar proposal is also being considered in Vineland.
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Gov: Monroe Towship council, Vineland, Gloucester County
Close to 100 residents gathered at a Monroe Towship council meeting on March 11 to voice their opposition to a possible AI data center on the Black Horse Pike in Williamstown. Their main concerns are excessive water and energy output for the center that will not only put a strain on costs for resid