Islip board adopts temporary moratorium on data center development

Aug 12, 2026

The Town of Islip adopted Local Law No. 5 (02/2026), placing a moratorium on data-center development while the town studies zoning and impacts; the measure passed after the clerk read the proposed law.

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The Town of Islip board voted to adopt Local Law No. 5 of 02/2026, a temporary moratorium on the development of data centers in sections of the town. Clerk reading the item identified it as "Muratorium for the Development of Data Centers," and the board moved, seconded and approved the resolution.

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