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Proposed Data Centers

Town of Brookhaven

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Opposed (16)Concerned (5)

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Last discussed May 28, 2026.

Public comments (21)

OpposedMonique FitzgeraldMay 28, 2026

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 →
ConcernedSusan SteinmannMay 28, 2026

Discussed the mistreatment of immigrants and connected corporate greed and data centers to societal division.

Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 39:50 →
OpposedJoan LarsonMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedSonja Menton-UrricoMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedNadia ChanzaMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedHarry SommaMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedJoy FieldsMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedErika SwylerMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedMaheen SayeedMay 28, 2026

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 →
ConcernedJanet SchlockMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedChristine Hurson-OrffMay 28, 2026

Expressed intense frustration over the consideration of data centers, citing environmental destruction and corporate corruption.

Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:12:30 →
OpposedLisa M. SevimliMay 28, 2026

Urged a moratorium on giant warehouses and data centers to protect aquifers and community aesthetics.

Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:16:00 →
OpposedFrank PiccirilloMay 28, 2026

Argued that data centers fuel government surveillance and massive energy consumption, urging a permanent ban.

Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:19:00 →
ConcernedJennifer OsbourneMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedEllen SegalMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedEzekiel TorresMay 28, 2026

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 →
OpposedJames NerrieMay 28, 2026

Briefly stated opposition and called for a complete ban on data centers.

Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:30:00 →
ConcernedJulia VillacaraMay 28, 2026

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 →
ConcernedLynne C. MaherMay 28, 2026

Addressed toxic landfill leachate plumes and defended the use of AI in community organizing flyers.

Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:36:00 →
OpposedMelinda SzollosiMay 28, 2026

Expressed concern over overcrowding, traffic, and water stress caused by industrial facilities in residential neighborhoods.

Town Board - May 28, 2026 · 1:46:00 →
OpposedManuel AlarconMay 28, 2026

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 →