The motion to recommend approval passed on a 3-2 vote, a decision many of those in attendance expressed their discontent for immediately with audible boos.

Prior to the vote, residents who were unable to speak at last week's meeting shared their opinion on the recommendation to create what's known as a technology overlay district and zone around the Route 288 corridor.

"You represent us, not the data center industry," one resident said. "Don't buy me something I don't want, I don't like, I don't trust and then make me pay for it."

The recommendation would not only create space for data centers but also welcome power generators for them like a gas peaking plant or small modular nuclear reactors energy sources many of the speakers shared their concern for.

"I am an advocate for nuclear e

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