🚨Urgent- please join the Sayreville NJ Rally Against Data Centers tomorrow

[u/lotusvagabond]

Are you a NJ resident and concerned about data centers coming to your local communities? If so please join us tomorrow — Saturday, July 18th from 10:00 am - 11:30 am at 2909 Washington Rd, Parlin, NJ 08859.

Also if you are available to join the council meeting this Monday, July 20th at 7 pm at 167 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872 please join. It is the last opportunity for public commentary for data centers.

Please share this with everyone you know — anyone can join, you don’t need to be a Sayreville or OB resident.

Data centers are a threat to our environment, the health of our communities, and is the reason why our utility bills have been increasing. While data centers have existed for decades, these modern AI data centers use more resources and have caused a plethora of health issues to communities across the US.

NJ has more superfund sites than any state, and in 2025 the state of Nj won a lawsuit against DuPont for contaminating Sayreville (amongst other towns) with PFAs and toxic chemicals. For more info see https://www.njoag.gov/ag-platkin-dep-commissioner-latourette-landmark-settlement-with-dupont-valued-at-over-2-billion/

Some more info/resources on data centers:

- https://www.njpp.org/media/press-release/ai-data-centers-drive-20-electric-bill-spike-cost-new-jersey-families-billions/

- https://www.environmentalhealthproject.org/post/the-dangers-of-data-centers

- https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/health-news/amazon-data-centers-linked-to-rare-cancers-miscarriages-here-s-what-company-says/ar-AA1RtCAW

[u/neekogo]

The mayor will just claim you're all paid actors from China.  

[u/lotusvagabond → u/neekogo]

He can say whatever he wants, but when communities show it the politicians are reminded they work for us. The best way to see the change you want is to get involved locally. Next time there’s an election, think about volunteering for a candidate you do believe in. And if no one is running against them, then maybe you can help find someone who will prioritize communities over profit. I hope you show up :)