š± What did Vinelandās unpermitted data center generators put into your air?
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In today's newsletter:
- What did Vinelandās unpermitted data center generators put into your air?
- Living next to Vinelandās giant AI data center: what neighbors say now
- Vineland driver sentenced after deadly crash that killed newlyweds
Also on today's calendar: The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
- Sunday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
- Monday: Sunshine, breezy and warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. New Jersey Datacenter Ran Unpermitted Generators for Nearly a Year, Polluting Local Air (envirolink.org) ā A Microsoft-linked data center in Vineland ran 62 gas-fired generators without proper permits for nearly a year, prompting a $1 million fine from New Jersey regulators. Officials still havenāt disclosed how long the generators operated or how much pollution they released, leaving nearby residents with unanswered questions about potential health impacts and the oversight of this rapidly expanding industry. 
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2. What's it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These New Jersey residents know (hanfordsentinel.com) ā Vineland homeowners living beside the new DataOne AI data center describe sleepless nights, constant humming, and worries about property values as the 2.4āmillionāsquareāfoot complex ramps up operations. After state regulators fined the facility $1 million for running 62 unpermitted generators, residents briefly noticed quieter conditions but say the noise has returned and fear what life will be like once the center is fully online. Ā Ā Ā
3. Vineland man gets prison time for fatal crash that killed newlyweds (thedailyjournal.com) ā A Vineland resident has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a drunk-driving head-on crash that killed a newlywed couple in Maurice River in February 2025. Cumberland County prosecutors say the 26-year-old driver had a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit and must serve nearly six years before parole, underscoring ongoing local concerns about impaired driving. Ā Ā Ā
4. Nebius Backs Bloom Energy Fuel Cells for 300MW New Jersey AI Data Center (indexbox.io) ā A massive 300-megawatt AI data center is planned for Vineland, and its developer Nebius now says it will power the site with Bloom Energy fuel cells instead of noisier, dirtier onsite gas generation. The switch aims to ease permitting hurdles and local opposition by promising quieter, lower-emission operations, while also boosting Bloomās stock as investors bet on cleaner power for the AI boom. Ā Ā Ā
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The Race Of Gentlemen Oct. 3 & 4 Sat. & Sun. ā
Wildwood Beach, Wildwood
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Tremendous Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale ā
Grand Avenue, Grand Ave, North Brunswick Township
9:30 am
Saturday October 3
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4th Annual Oktoberfest at The Red Barn Farm ā
The Red Barn Farm, 391 US-206, Hammonton
10:00 am -
Bellview Winery - Vinyasa and Vino / 10-4-26
Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic Street, Landisville
11:00 am -
VITALity Centenarian Mass ā
Christ the Good Shepherd Parish Sacred Heart Church, 1010 East Landis Ave., Vineland
11:00 am -
Dragonās Vault - PokĆ©mon Club / Every Sunday afternoon
The Dragon's Vault, 1370 South Main Road STE 6, Vineland
12:00 pm -
Diocesan Hispanic Celebration with Bishop Williams ā
Divine Mercy Parish, 23 W. Chestnut Ave., Vineland
3:00 pm -
Recreation Commission Meeting ā
City Council Caucus Room, 640 E. Wood Street, Vineland
7:00 pm -
City Council Work Session (Board of Health Meeting) ā
City Council Chambers - 2nd Floor, 640 E. Wood Street, Vineland
4:30 pm -
Job Fair Expo 2026 ā
Vineland Convention Center, 631 E Landis Ave, Vineland
10:00 am -
NJ Legislative District One - Job Fair Expo 2026 / 10-7-26
Vineland Convention Center, 631 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland
10:00 am -
Boos and Brews 10k/5k/Beer Mile ā
Glasstown Brewing Company, 10 Peterson St, Millville
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Sunday October 18
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š¬ Chatter
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- Back in the day, the whole Cumberland County shopped this place a time or two.
Back then we had Kmart, Jamesway, ShopnBag. These places and buildings tell a story in one form or another. What memories do you have when you seeā¦ (Nextdoor Newcomb)
- Spencer's posted a job opening for Senior Assistant Store Manager in Vineland. Apply here.
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