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Halifax Aggregates rezoning to Residential-Agriculture

The board restarted the stalled mining ordinance process, sending three ordinance versions back to the Planning Board with a legislative hearing set for March 2. Quarry attorney Damian Blue told commissioners the project could bring 20 jobs at $25–$40/hour and $25 million in investment, but his client disputes the setback provisions.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 2, 2026

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Data Center Moratorium Hearing Rescheduled

Several commissioners and the attorney agreed the county lacks land-use rules for data centers and a moratorium is being considered in October — though too late for this project.

6 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026