Washington Twp. trustees place moratorium on data centers
News ClipAlliance Review·Washington, Stark County, OH·4/9/2026
Washington Township trustees have enacted a moratorium on data centers, a decision made during their April 6 meeting. This action pauses future data center development within the township.
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During their April 6 meeting, the Washington Township trustees officially enacted a moratorium on data center development. This decision was a primary highlight among other discussions, which included updates on park maintenance, approval for a nuisance letter related to property trash, reports from the fire department regarding calls and upcoming events, and road work. Trustee Wayne Wallace was absent due to illness. The moratorium signifies a halt to new data center projects in Washington Township, Ohio, allowing the governing body to potentially review related policies.