Resident asks council for pause on data center construction

Aug 4, 2026

During public comment, resident Sarah Zender urged the council to impose a moratorium—suggesting six months to a year—to study the long-term effects of a proposed data center in Charlestown.

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Sarah Zender addressed the council during the public-comment period and urged elected officials to place a moratorium on data-center development so the community can study long-term effects. "What we can do now is put forth a moratorium of some substantial time frame that is in 6 months, that is in a year," Zender said, adding that she had spoken with several residents who shared the concern.

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