Brookhaven hearing to ponder moratorium on plans for AI data centers until 2028
The Brookhaven Town Board will hold a public hearing in July to discuss a proposed 18-month moratorium on AI data center applications, driven by public concerns over energy consumption and water usage from a sole-source aquifer. The move comes amidst local opposition to a potential data center in Yaphank, even though the town planning board has not yet received a formal application.