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No AI Data Center Coming to Fair Lawn: Mayor Cutrone Addresses Resident Concerns

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Data Center Rumors Suppressed: Fair Lawn Clarifies Redevelopment Plans for Former Nabisco Site

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Fair Lawn NJ, Reports suggesting that a massive digital data center is heading to Fair Lawn, NJ, are unfounded, according to Mayor Cristina Cutrone. Clarification came after marketing language included in an online listing for the former Nabisco property triggered widespread community concern.

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Grassroots Victory or Economic Setback? Bayonne Becomes 32nd NJ Town to Ban Data Centers

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New Jersey’s Growing Backlash Against Big Tech: Bayonne Becomes Latest Municipality to Ban Data Centers

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Bayonne NJ, A grassroots movement sweeping across the Garden State has scored another major victory. Bayonne, New Jersey has officially become the latest municipality to enact a complete ban on commercial data centers, following a unanimous 5-0 city council vote and approval from Mayor Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski on August 13, 2026.

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