Clay board opens hearing on 12-month moratorium for large-scale data centers and AI computing
The Town Board opened a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 6 to impose a temporary, up-to-12-month moratorium on zone changes or special permits for large-scale data centers, AI computing facilities and cryptocurrency mining while the county-funded study proceeds; supporters cited caution, unions expressed opposition.
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Deputy Supervisor Joseph Bick opened a public hearing on June 15 on proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2026, which would impose a temporary moratorium — for up to 12 months if adopted — on zone changes and special permits for large-scale data centers, AI computing facilities, cryptocurrency mining operations and similar high-intensity computing uses in the Town of Clay.
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