Commission Events

Turning Brownfields into Opportunities: Understanding NJEDA’s Brownfields Resources

Tuesday, November 10^th 7:00pm Via Zoom Webinar

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Do you have underused/unused industrial or commercial sites in your town?  Join us for an informative webinar focusing on brownfields redevelopment in New Jersey and the resources available from the NJ Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) to help communities and property owners convert challenging sites into productive reuse. This webinar will provide an overview of the NJEDA Brownfields Planning and Assessment Services, which can help communities identify, assess, and plan for the redevelopment of brownfield properties. Participants will learn about the NJEDA Brownfields Impact Fund, including how this financing resource can support brownfields projects and help address environmental and redevelopment challenges. Registration: ANJEC Members: Free Non-members: $35.00 Click here to register now!

Hour of Action: AI Data Centers in New Jersey Strategies for your Municipality

Monday. November 16th Noon Via Zoom

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AI data centers are polluting the water we drink, the air we breathe, and degrading our communities. Hyperscale data centers are being proposed across the United States, many in densely populated areas such as New Jersey. More than 120 New Jersey municipalities have banned these centers in their communities. ANJEC and others are advocating for State elected officials to do more to protect our natural resources and quality of life. Join us to learn more about these hyperscale data centers and what you can do to protect your town and advocate for stronger statewide policies. Join ANJEC staff and community leaders successfully working on the ground to share current concerns on hyperscale centers, including: · nondisclosure agreements developers are starting to request from local officials; · energy and water use; · and community impacts. Learn how your town can join the other 120+ who have established strong regulations governing this new depletive industry. We'll cover how Environmental Commissions can help initiate an ordinance in their municipality. We will take action to support communities where data centers are violating the law and harming communities. We will also act to collectively build support for a three-year statewide moratorium on new large-scale data center approvals and construction — a pause needed to evaluate the environmental, energy, and public health risks before irreversible decisions get made.   Registration: No charge to participate Click here to register now!