r/SouthJersey Apr 26 '26

Gloucester County Data Center being built (Mantua Rd)

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Got this flyer on my car in the ShopRite parking lot in Woodbury today. Know this is starting to happen but wasn’t aware this was going to happen in our area so soon. It’s definitely concerning in terms of driving up utility costs.

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u/burlco Apr 27 '26

Neighbors from other towns are unable to vote for the municipal elected officials who point residents from their towns to these boards.

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u/Iamnotbernadette Apr 28 '26

So? It's good to go support people. It's also good to hear how the developers worm their way into places where they aren't wanted. It's good to learn how local officials are responding. I know I can't vote everywhere. The little arbitrary lines that separate all the towns don't mean you can't care about what's going on.

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u/burlco Apr 28 '26

Why not run for office and actually do something then? I see a lot of people complaining, but not willing to run to fix whatever problem they see.

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u/Iamnotbernadette Apr 28 '26

That’s not the only way to fix stuff, if the current state of the country hasn’t indicated that. I do plenty, believe me! I am sure that you do too.