Posey County area plan commission holds special meeting on possible data center

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The Posey County Area Plan Commission held a special meeting in Mount Vernon, Indiana, to discuss the potential for a new data center in the area. Although no formal applications have been filed, farmers have been approached about leasing land for the project, and the public was invited to comment.

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The Posey County Area Plan Commission convened a special meeting at the Hobby House in Mount Vernon, Indiana, to further discuss the possibility of a data center locating in the area. This meeting follows previous reports where no formal applications or contracts have been filed yet.

Farmers in the Boberg and Honer roads area have reportedly been approached about leasing their land for the development. Commissioners previously disclosed signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with a development company. The public was provided an opportunity to comment on the potential project during the meeting.