Charlestown approves $105M data center despite strong community pushback

The Charlestown Plan Commission has approved a $105 million, 55,000-square-foot data center project, moving forward despite significant community opposition. A packed public meeting on Monday night saw residents booing the commission and vocalizing their criticisms after the approval was granted.

The decision by the city's planning body allows the data center development to proceed, an outcome that met with a strong negative reaction from attendees.