Cumberland County residents raise concerns over data center
News ClipWGAL·Middlesex, Cumberland County, PA·4/27/2026
Residents in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, are raising concerns with their township commissioners about the noise and disruption from the ongoing construction of a large data center called PAX-1. The Middlesex Township Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss and potentially take action on the final land development plan for the project.
oppositionzoninggovernment
Gov: Middlesex Township Planning Commission, Middlesex Township Commissioners
Residents of Middlesex Township in Cumberland County are voicing their frustrations to township commissioners regarding the construction of PAX-1, a significant data center project already underway. Neighbors have reported that the construction has been loud and disruptive over recent weeks, leading to widespread concern within the community.
The Middlesex Township Planning Commission is set to address these issues during its Monday night meeting. On the agenda is a discussion and potential action concerning the final land development for the PAX-1 data center. The project is noted as one of the largest planned data centers in the state, making the community's input and the commission's decision particularly impactful.