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Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Public comments (21)
Expressed opposition to data centers and speculative warehouses destroying Pine Barrens, and criticized South Country Ambulance Chief Greg Miglino.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 35:49 →Discussed the mistreatment of immigrants and connected corporate greed and data centers to societal division.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 39:50 →Spoke about honoring the earth, protecting ancient water sources, and uniting to defend natural resources against destructive systems.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 42:53 →Expressed deep concern over data center impacts on Yaphank water quality and infrastructure, urging longer moratoriums and risk analysis.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 46:20 →Stated that residents strongly oppose data centers in Brookhaven due to massive water usage and air pollution concerns.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 50:51 →Warned against warehouses secretly connecting to the power grid to become data centers, noting lack of long-term jobs and high energy drain.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 54:00 →Addressed how AI and data centers steal work from artists and creators, and cause severe noise pollution for neurodivergent individuals.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 56:37 →Called an 18-month moratorium insufficient, advocating for a minimum three-year ban or complete prohibition to protect fragile ecosystems.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 59:50 →Highlighted massive water consumption and skyrocketing electricity bills caused by data centers in other states, urging a total ban.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:06:00 →Discussed the need for a comprehensive regional land use plan and criticized the IDA for granting tax exemptions that deprive school districts.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:09:14 →Expressed intense frustration over the consideration of data centers, citing environmental destruction and corporate corruption.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:12:30 →Urged a moratorium on giant warehouses and data centers to protect aquifers and community aesthetics.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:16:00 →Argued that data centers fuel government surveillance and massive energy consumption, urging a permanent ban.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:19:00 →Warned about the unregulated nature of tech billionaires and urged the town to establish strict expert committees on data center safety.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:22:00 →Expressed fears over water depletion and cancer rates, stating that residents will bear the costs while billionaires profit.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:15:27 →Pleaded with the town board to reject data centers and listen to residents' concerns about ecological disaster.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:28:00 →Briefly stated opposition and called for a complete ban on data centers.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:30:00 →Applauded the moratorium but urged a 36-month pause matching citizen petitions, and criticized landfill pollution handling.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:27:38 →Addressed toxic landfill leachate plumes and defended the use of AI in community organizing flyers.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:36:00 →Expressed concern over overcrowding, traffic, and water stress caused by industrial facilities in residential neighborhoods.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:46:00 →Warned of catastrophic impacts on the Lloyd aquifer and Long Island's water supply if massive data centers are permitted.
Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:39:07 →