Big Tech wants more data centers. Residents in this New Jersey city said not here.

Big Tech wants more data centers. Residents in this New Jersey city said not here.

News ClipBusiness Insider·Cranford, Union County, NJ·2/21/2026

Residents in Cranford, New Jersey successfully pushed back against plans to include data centers in the city's redevelopment plans. This reflects a growing trend of local opposition to data centers from residents concerned about their impact on the community.

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Residents cheered when a New Jersey city decided to remove data centers from its redevelopment plan. Data centers are now a flash point in many towns.