Wrightstown residents threaten to leave village amid potential data center project

Residents of Wrightstown, Wisconsin are expressing strong opposition to a potential data center development proposed by Cloverleaf Infrastructure. Cloverleaf, an industrial real estate developer specializing in data centers, confirmed its interest in Wrightstown after discontinuing previous plans in Greenleaf, Wisconsin. The company is actively looking for opportunities in Northeast Wisconsin, with residents believing a target site is located behind the high school between Shanty Road and County D. During a recent village board meeting, residents spoke out against the project, citing concerns and unhappiness with similar developments elsewhere. Several residents even threatened to sell their homes and move if the data center project proceeds. Village Board President Dean Ericson noted that no formal proposal has yet been submitted for the Wrightstown site. While acknowledging the residents' concerns, the board is opting to wait for a formal proposal and consult with professionals before making any decisions, aiming to act in the best interest of the community of 4,000 people. This comes as other local governments, such as Manitowoc County, have taken steps like approving an 18-month moratorium on data center development.