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Resident asks council for pause on data center construction
Summary
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.
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.
Her remarks were followed by council discussion and a presentation from the building commissioner; the council later adopted a one-year moratorium the same night. Zender's comment was the lone registered public comment for the meeting and directly echoed the planning commission's recommendation to pause new approvals while the city reviews best practices.
