Residents voice support for data center moratorium at public hearing

The Town of Oneonta, New York, recently hosted a public hearing on a proposed one-year moratorium on data center projects, drawing significant community engagement. Kellen Gould, an Oneonta native, was among several residents who spoke in favor of the measure, highlighting continued public pushback against data center construction in the town. The proposed local law aims to provide the Town Board with a year to thoroughly study the potential impacts of data centers on the community. This period would also allow for the consideration of amendments to existing town legislation and the comprehensive plan to better address future data center developments.