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Millville moves to ban data centers amid heated public comments; approves CRP timeline changes and $400,000 redevelopment bond
Summary
After extended public comment both supporting and opposing a proposed data-center ban, the Millville City Commission voted to advance land-use changes to the planning board and approved a first amendment to the CRP redevelopment agreement and a $400,000 non-recourse redevelopment bond tied to that project.
The Millville City Commission on April 7 advanced city review of a proposed ordinance to prohibit data centers and approved adjustments to the CRP redevelopment agreement, including a $400,000 non-recourse redevelopment bond tied to the CRP site closing expected April 15.
Mayor Dixon opened the meeting by telling residents the commission had been “very consistent in our … wanting to prohibit data centers” and invited public comment. The public-session record shows intense, often emotional testimony on both sides: residents spoke of water, noise and health concerns while others warned a blanket ban could chill economic development and invite legal challenges.
“’I did not see any specific language about new construction,’” said Adele Faust, who asked whether the proposed ordinance would cover newly built facilities as well as existing structures. Tamara Davis raised detailed questions about the CRP amendment and the…
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