Montgomery Township’s current statutes do not permit data centers, and an ordinance to expressly prohibit them is scheduled for introduction on May 14. The commission also reported that 80 volunteers removed 736 pounds of trash during an April stream cleanup.
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What this means
The commission is supporting stronger protections against data centers while township officials consider an ordinance that would formally prohibit them. Members are also developing pollinator habitat, plastics education, reuse initiatives, and possible electric-vehicle outreach. Residents can expect continued environmental programming, including Spring Fling outreach on May 16 and a public information session on the stormwater grant project on May 7.
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An ordinance expressly prohibiting data centers is scheduled for introduction at the Township Committee meeting on May 14.
Kathy Lynch will create a flyer about the Skip the Stuff Law and other Environmental Commission initiatives for inclusion in new-resident welcome bags.
Jim Bushong, Sarah Roberts, and Greg Kaganowicz will conduct a field visit and recommend whether to mow the detention basin.
The commission will explore hosting a screening of The Plastic Detox after checking Library meeting-room availability.
Lauren Wasilauski will respond to a resident's letter about vernal ponds in The Haven's proposed development, explaining that approximately 75% of the cited area will not be developed because of wetlands restrictions.
The commission agreed that an electric-vehicle Ride & Drive event could be useful for residents and will seek details about organizing one.
A proposal to add members to the Sustainable Montgomery subcommittee was raised to expand the number and impact of green initiatives.
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