N.J. mayor called data centers ‘as important as grocery stores.’ Now he wants them paused.

News ClipNJ.com·NJ·9/22/2026

A New Jersey mayor, who previously expressed support for data centers, is now advocating for a pause in their development. This indicates a shift in local government sentiment regarding data center expansion in the state.

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N.J. mayor called data centers ‘as important as grocery stores.’ Now he wants them paused.  NJ.com