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Data Center Plan Canceled Amid Public Outcry
28 May
Summary
- Proposed data center in Nottingham withdrawn by applicant Tom Moulton.
- Over 25,000 signatures opposed the project citing environmental concerns.
- Applicant plans further research on data center impacts.
A proposed data center in Nottingham, New Hampshire, has been withdrawn by its applicant, Tom Moulton. The conceptual presentation was canceled ahead of a Nottingham Planning Board meeting due to widespread public opposition.
The project envisioned a data center on a 150-acre parcel along Route 4, with approximately 80 acres deemed usable. This site includes a vacant building of nearly 200,000 square feet.
Public sentiment strongly opposed the development, evidenced by a Change.org petition that gathered over 25,000 signatures. Residents expressed significant concerns regarding the potential environmental impact, particularly water and power consumption, and the presence of wetlands on the property.
Moulton indicated his intention to conduct further research to better understand the full requirements and potential impacts of such a facility. He acknowledged public engagement and aims to proceed with more comprehensive information if the project is reconsidered in the future, emphasizing his commitment to responsible development within the community.
