Town Board Splits on Data Center Moratorium; Habitat for Humanity Seeks Tax Relief
By JAQUELYN CARLOSUNY Institute for Local NewsONEONTA
The Town of Oneonta board narrowly rejected a motion to schedule a public hearing for a one-year moratorium on data centers during its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 11, despite growing pressure from residents and a formal proposal from the town’s attorney.
The proposed moratorium, presented by attorney Chris McIlveen of Coughlin & Gerhart LLP, sought a 12-month prohibition on the construction and operation of data centers to allow the board time to evaluate land-use regulations. While newly elected Town Supervisor William Rivera Jr. urged immediate action, citing “urgency from the community,” the motion failed in a 3-2 vote.
Board members Joe Camarata, Brett Holleran, and Teresa DeSantis voted against the hearing, stating they had received the draft resolution only minutes before the meeting and required more time for review. Rivera and Deputy Supervisor Patricia Riddell Kent voted in favor.
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