🇫🇷 French, 26 October 2026, data center controversy
Data Center in US Industrial Town Divides Residents
A data center in Lowell, Massachusetts, has sparked controversy among residents, with some benefiting from jobs and others complaining about noise and pollution.
The data center, operated by Markley, has been in operation for over a decade, replacing a former industrial site that had become a hub for drug users. However, the facility has also brought noise and pollution to the area, with residents complaining about the impact on their quality of life.
The controversy has been fueled by the fact that the data center has received tax breaks and other incentives from the local government, leading some residents to feel that they have been betrayed by their elected officials.