TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — The Taunton City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban data centers amid discussion of a proposed facility at an industrial park in the city.
City Hall was packed as opponents turned out for the vote, with residents raising concerns about potential environmental impacts and strain on the local power grid.
“I found out, like most people via Facebook, because I wasn’t given a letter,” said Taunton resident Willembert VanBruniswaardt.
He also accused data center companies of misconduct…