Data centers

Data centers and the Greymark site (1200 Route 22)

The 2025 redevelopment plan for the Greymark Office Tract at 1200 Route 22 lists data centers as a permitted use. The Council adopted townwide data-center standards (Ord. 26-15) 3-0 on Sept. 3, 2026; the owner sued on Oct. 5, Patch reported; and on Oct. 15 the Council introduced #26-21 to remove data centers from the Greymark plan.

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Plan amendment #26-21 up for final vote Nov. 5; owner suing over Ord. 26-15 Last moved

What happens next

Public hearing and final vote on Ordinance #26-21 at the Township Council meeting of Nov. 5, 2026, as set by the township's introducing resolution (#26-10-15-222). The Planning Board found #26-21 not inconsistent with the Master Plan on Oct. 27, 2026. The owner's suit over Ord. 26-15, as Patch reported it, is in Superior Court.

The Greymark Office Tract is about 28 acres at 1200 Route 22 East, at Adamsville Road North, with a medical office building at the front and homes on Adamsville Road, Woodside Lane and nearby streets around it. The Council designated it an area in need of redevelopment in December 2024 (TAPinto) and adopted a redevelopment plan for it by Ordinance 25-05 in April 2025. That plan lists data centers as a permitted use. According to the Mayor’s letter as Patch and TAPinto reported it, the owner sued in November 2022 over the township’s October 2022 ordinance removing warehouses as a permitted use; in July 2026 Councilman Kirsh and the Township Attorney said a warehouse application for the site was still before the Zoning Board, subject to that litigation. The Zoning Board’s records show that application (#23-011-ZB) carried several times in 2026. For Jan. 27 the minutes say it was “heard and is adjourned,” while the transcript has the Board attorney saying it would not be heard; its Sept. 22 agenda says the hearing “WILL NOT PROCEED TONIGHT.”

The subdivision. The owner’s preliminary major subdivision (App. 25-021-PB) proposed four lots where five exist, “with one of the proposed lots intended for use as a Data Center and three of the proposed lots for residential use,” per the Planning Board’s March 17, 2026 agenda. The Board’s April 21 agenda lists it as “Approved 3/17/26,” and on April 21 the Board adopted the memorializing resolution 6-0 (Bongiorno, Magura, Wang, Isla, Choudhury, Vescio; Atkins, Banga, Sikora and Mayor Moench not eligible; Pappas absent). The Council’s Aug. 20 minutes number it “25-02-PB.”

Ordinance 26-15. After residents spoke about data centers at Council meetings from May 18, 2026 on, the Council adopted Ordinance #26-15 on Sept. 3, 2026, 3-0 (Bucko, Kirsh and Geiger aye; Isla and Ring absent). Township Planner Katherine Sarmad said it defines a data center as two megawatts or more per acre and a hyperscale data center as 80 megawatts or more; it does not permit data centers anywhere, and sets standards (low-frequency noise, generators, water sources, renewable energy, waste-heat recovery) for any use-variance application. Township Attorney Christopher Corsini said that, “broadly speaking,” it would apply to 1200 Route 22.

In court. On Oct. 5, 2026, the owners (1200 Route 22 Land Investors, LLC and 1200 Route 22 Land Holdings LLC) sued the township and the Planning Board in Somerset County Superior Court, asking that Ord. 26-15 be declared invalid or unenforceable in the Greymark area, as Patch and TAPinto reported the complaint. Mayor Matthew Moench wrote to the owner’s representative that he had told township attorneys to return the 2022 warehouse case, SOM-L-1372-22, to active litigation.

Ordinance #26-21. On Oct. 15, 2026 the Council introduced #26-21, amending the Greymark plan, according to the township’s notice; as TAPinto described it, the ordinance removes data centers as a permitted use and lists them as prohibited. The township’s introducing resolution (#26-10-15-222) records the vote as 5-0 and sets the hearing for Nov. 5. On Oct. 27 the Planning Board found it not inconsistent with the Master Plan and recommended adoption. The final vote has not yet happened.

What residents can do. Speak at the public hearing on #26-21 (Nov. 5, 2026) and in public comment at any Council meeting. The Council minutes, ordinances and Planning Board records are on the township’s meeting documents pages. The explainer sets out the record in full. Corrections can be emailed to info@localwhy.org.

Data centers and Greymark, explained

Timeline

Each dated event on this issue, oldest first, linked to the full sourced entry.

  1. In court Greymark owner sues over the township's warehouse ordinanceAs Patch and TAPinto reported the Mayor's October 2026 letter and the owners' complaint, the owner of 1200 Route 22 sued to undo the township's October 2022 ordinance removing warehouses as a permitted principal use in certain zones. The case, SOM-L-1372-22, was described as still pending in October 2026.
  2. Resolved Council adopts the Greymark Redevelopment Plan, listing data centers as a permitted useOrdinance 25-05 adopted the Greymark Office Tract Redevelopment Plan for 1200 Route 22, which lists data centers as a principal permitted use. A resident's statement in the Council minutes and the owners' complaint give the adoption date as April 24, 2025; TAPinto gives April 25.
  3. Resolved Planning Board approves the Greymark owner's preliminary subdivisionThe Planning Board approved 1200 Route 22 Land Investors LLC's preliminary major subdivision (App. 25-021-PB) at 1210 and 1220 Route 22: four lots where five exist, one intended for a data center and three for residential use, per the Board's agenda. The resolution was memorialized 6-0 on April 21.
  4. Resolved Greymark repeal moved to closed session; omnibus Ordinance 26-14 introduced without data-center sectionA repeal of Ordinance 25-05 listed on an earlier agenda was moved to closed session on counsel's advice. The Council introduced the omnibus land-use Ordinance 26-14, 4-0 (Isla absent), after removing its data-center section. Ten people spoke on data centers.
  5. Resolved Data-center ordinance introduced; omnibus Ordinance 26-14 adoptedThe Council introduced an ordinance creating new requirements for data centers and hyperscale data centers, 4-0 (Isla absent), and sent it to the Planning Board for Sept. 1. It adopted the omnibus land-use Ordinance 26-14, 4-0, with no public speakers.
  6. In court Council adopts data-center standards, Ordinance #26-15, 3-0After an 11-speaker hearing, the Council adopted Ordinance #26-15, defining data centers (2 MW or more per acre) and hyperscale data centers (80 MW or more) and setting standards for any use-variance application. Bucko, Kirsh and Geiger voted aye; Isla and Ring were absent.
  7. In court Greymark owners sue the township over Ordinance 26-151200 Route 22 Land Investors, LLC and 1200 Route 22 Land Holdings LLC sued the township and the Planning Board in Somerset County Superior Court, asking that Ord. 26-15 be declared invalid or unenforceable in the Greymark redevelopment area, as Patch and TAPinto reported.
  8. Pending Council introduces #26-21, amending the Greymark planThe township's Oct. 16 notice records the introduction of Ordinance 26-21, amending the Greymark Office Tract Redevelopment Plan. TAPinto reported that the Council first struck a listed ordinance repealing the Greymark designation and plan, that both votes were 5-0, that the ordinance removes data centers as a permitted use, and that the final hearing is Nov. 5, 2026.
  9. Pending Planning Board finds #26-21 not inconsistent with the Master PlanAt a special meeting, the Planning Board adopted a Master Plan Reexamination Report dated Oct. 16, 2026 and found Ordinance #26-21, amending the Greymark plan, not inconsistent with the Master Plan, recommending that the Council adopt it.

Explainers

Documents

The township's own records on this issue. Each links to the official copy.

Meetings

  • Planning Board — October 27, 2026 (special meeting)

    A special meeting. The township's notices of decision state that the Board adopted the Master Plan Reexamination Report dated 10/16/26 and found Ordinance #26-21, amending the Greymark Office Tract Redevelopment Plan, not inconsistent with the Master Plan, recommending it to the Council for adoption. The agenda also listed an extension of AR Bridgewater II LLC's prior approvals at 1041 Route 202/206. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed minutes of this meeting.

  • Township Council — October 15, 2026

    The agenda listed hearings on the Block 520 Lot 17 quitclaim deed and the ordinance ending elected officials' eligibility for township health benefits; the township's resolutions record both adopted, 5-0. Its resolutions also record the introduction, 5-0, of the floodplain ordinance, the $65,600 Block 519 Lot 28 purchase and an amendment to the Greymark redevelopment plan, all set for hearing Nov. 5, and awards for the Country Club Road paving ($793,837.90) and more emergency radio equipment. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed minutes of this meeting.

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment — September 22, 2026

    Regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The agenda lists the sixth hearing on Bridgewater Self Storage at Routes 22 and 28, says the 1200 Route 22 warehouse hearing would not proceed, and lists resolutions for 136 Pine Street and Liquid Church. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed minutes of this meeting.

  • Township Council — September 3, 2026

    After an 11-speaker hearing, the three members present (Bucko, Kirsh and Geiger; Isla and Ring absent) adopted data center ordinance #26-15, 3-0. Planner Sarmad said it does not change where data centers are permitted but sets standards for use-variance applications. The Council also approved a $133,000 housing trust fund grant for a group home at 305 Raymond Court. Vosseller Avenue residents asked for permanent speed measures.

  • Planning Board — September 1, 2026

    The agenda listed a master plan consistency review of data center Ordinance #26-15 and two minor subdivisions. The township's notices of decision state that the Board approved, with conditions, the minor subdivisions for Briad (600 Corporate Boulevard) and Antonino LoPresti (120 Chestnut Street). LocalWhy has not yet reviewed minutes of this meeting, so what the Board did on #26-15 is not yet known to LocalWhy.

  • Township Council — August 20, 2026

    With Isla absent, the Council adopted the omnibus Master Plan ordinance #26-14 and introduced a data center and hyperscale data center ordinance, each 4-0. Planner Sarmad said a concept plan filed with the 1200 Route 22 subdivision application was included in error and has no legal effect. The sewer utility director presented pump station and inflow work; the Van Veghten Drive paving contract was cut to its $784,430.75 base bid.

  • Township Council — August 6, 2026

    With Isla absent, the Council adopted the fire hydrant snow-clearing ordinance #26-13, 4-0, and introduced the omnibus Master Plan ordinance, 4-0, with its data center language removed for later review. A listed repeal of the 1200 Route 22 redevelopment plan was taken off the agenda. Twelve residents spoke, most on data centers. The police chief reported a Bogart Drive speed study, and Visions and Pathways presented Bridge House.

  • Township Council — July 23, 2026

    The Council certified the 2025 audit and its corrective action plan and introduced an ordinance requiring owners to clear snow around fire hydrants, all 5-0. Fifteen people spoke, many about a possible data center at the Greymark property; the attorney said there is no active site plan application. Ring proposed ending health benefits for elected officials, and Youth Council members proposed a voting age of 17 for local elections.

  • Township Council — July 9, 2026

    The Council adopted three bond ordinances, each 5-0: #26-10, $4,205,000 for the emergency radio system; #26-11, $1,900,000 for road improvements; and #26-12, $2,500,000 for drainage. It awarded $133,505.50 for the Philip and David Miller Park basketball courts. The Mayor reported the 2025 audit complete with one recommendation. Residents raised a possible data center at the Greymark property and the Melick farm stand.

  • Township Council — May 18, 2026

    The Council adopted #26-07 (the Whitney Court affordable housing sale) and #26-08 (one-time six-month temporary parking on Block 222 Lot 3.01), each 4-0 with Isla absent, and approved a developer's agreement for the M&M at Route 206 manufacturing facility. A resident asked the Council to consider an ordinance prohibiting data centers; others raised taxes, lighting and drainage.

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment — April 28, 2026

    Bridgewater Self Storage's application at Routes 22 and 28 had its fourth hearing, with the applicant's engineer, architect and planner, Paul Ricci. Twelve members of the public questioned witnesses or commented, including on traffic and safety at the Route 22 driveway; the hearing was carried to July 14. The 1200 Route 22 warehouse application was carried to Sept. 22 with new notice.

  • Planning Board — April 21, 2026

    The Board adopted, 6-0, the resolution memorializing its approval of 1200 Route 22 Land Investors LLC's preliminary major subdivision of the Greymark tract (25-021-PB). It heard a courtesy review of the Somerset Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority's new administration building at 50 Polhemus Lane. The Cornell Boulevard housing hearing was carried to May 19 after the developer's attorney gave an update on the state transportation review. No member of the public spoke.

  • Township Council — March 19, 2026

    The Council approved a NJ Water Bank financing note of up to $4,100,000 for the Middlebrook pump station and an amended school resource officer agreement, 5-0, and split 3-1-1 on Municipal Alliance appointments. The multifamily snow-clearing ordinance was tabled again for revisions. Isla raised the accuracy of the Planning Board agenda for the Greymark subdivision; the Finance Committee reported on the budget.

  • Planning Board — March 17, 2026

    The agenda's one application was 1200 Route 22 Land Investors LLC's preliminary major subdivision (25-021-PB) of the Greymark tract into four lots, one described as intended for a data center. The Board's later records list it as approved on March 17; the memorializing resolution was adopted April 21, 2026, 6-0. LocalWhy has not yet reviewed minutes of this meeting.

  • Zoning Board of Adjustment — January 27, 2026

    Bridgewater Self Storage's use-variance application at Routes 22 and 28 had its third hearing: the applicant presented a building cut from 120,570 to 106,650 square feet with all units inside, a lawyer for a competing storage business cross-examined, and three residents questioned witnesses. The hearing was carried to April 28, as was the 1200 Route 22 warehouse application, which was not heard.

Sources for this overview

  1. Township Council minutes, Aug. 6, 2026 (repeal pulled; omnibus 26-14 introduced without data-center section)
  2. Township Council minutes, Aug. 20, 2026 (data-center ordinance introduced)
  3. Township Council minutes, Sept. 3, 2026 (Ordinance #26-15 adopted)
  4. Planning Board agenda, March 17, 2026 (App. 25-021-PB, preliminary major subdivision)
  5. Planning Board minutes, April 21, 2026 (25-021-PB resolution memorialized)
  6. Township notice of introduction of Ordinance 26-21 (Oct. 16, 2026)
  7. Planning Board notice of board action: master plan consistency, Ord. #26-21 (Oct. 28, 2026)
  8. Patch, Oct. 12, 2026: "Bridgewater Sued Over Data Center Ordinance"
  9. TAPinto Bridgewater/Raritan, Oct. 26, 2026: "Township to Remove Data Centers as Permitted Use at 1200 Route 22"
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