Neighbors question data center plan | 28/22 News

A significant public hearing took place in Archbald, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, concerning a proposed Green Mountain data center. More than 80 residents attended the borough hearing, raising numerous questions about the project's potential impacts on health, safety, and the environment. Concerns focused specifically on the implications of backup diesel generators, fuel storage tanks, and the overall environmental permits. Council members echoed these concerns, pressing the applicant for more detailed information and studies regarding traffic and noise. Neighbors expressed dissatisfaction with the responses provided, stating that the applicant had not met the burden of proof to assure the community of the project's safety. Council members emphasized the need for the best equipment to protect the health and welfare of residents. No decision was reached at the conclusion of the meeting.