Town Hall Against South Brunswick Data Center Project - 11/6/2026

This community town hall, hosted by New Brunswick Today on November 6, 2026, focused on opposition to a proposed data center in South Brunswick. Speakers said the planned facility would cover about 341,000 square feet and described concerns about its energy and water use, community impacts, and diesel backup generators. They disputed the state air-permit application’s treatment of the project as a minor source, saying it was based on 12 generators despite information indicating 20 may be planned, and urged residents to submit public comments before the permit decision. The project had received planning-board approval in May 2025, according to speakers; they also raised concerns about construction approvals, stormwater management, and possible contamination at the site.

Organizers called for a statewide moratorium and stronger transparency and environmental requirements for data centers. They said they would pursue legal challenges if the permit was not blocked by November 9, and discussed ongoing litigation, future legal support, and continued engagement with town and state officials. No government procurement, contract award, vendor selection, or public spending decision was identified; the discussion concerned a privately proposed development and its permits.