New Hampshire data center developer withdraws plans hours before opponents were to pack town meeting
A developer in Nottingham, New Hampshire, withdrew plans for a data center just before a town meeting due to significant local opposition. Residents expressed concerns about environmental impacts and the potential transformation of their rural community. The backlash reflects a broader trend of resistance to data center developments across the U.S., particularly in smaller towns.
- ▪The developer withdrew plans for the data center amid growing backlash from residents.
- ▪A petition opposing the project garnered over 25,000 signatures.
- ▪Local residents feared the development would alter Nottingham's rural character and strain resources.
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Hours before a scheduled meeting on a Nottingham, New Hampshire, data center proposal — which had to be moved to a larger venue because of growing backlash — the developer abruptly withdrew the plans."There was a lot of opposition, so I'm not surprised," a coordinator for Nottingham's Planning Department, Tracey Stickney, told Business Insider on Tuesday, adding that it was "nice" to see people come together and care about their local community.She said she still expected residents of the town, with a population of about 5,300, would show up to the meeting to voice their concerns.
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