Trenton Residents Bring Data Center Concerns to Town Board

Residents of the Town of Trenton, Wisconsin, expressed significant concerns regarding the Meta AI data center located in neighboring Beaver Dam during the Town Board's annual meeting. This was the first annual meeting since the data center plans became public in 2025. Key issues raised by residents, including Diane Holland, encompassed potential impacts on public health, water resources (specifically groundwater), noise pollution, property values, and local taxes. Residents emphasized that Wisconsin law grants the township authority to protect public health and welfare, urging the board to act. Town Board Chairman Russell Kottke acknowledged the concerns but indicated uncertainty regarding the exact scope of the town's authority to intervene. The data center site, initially part of the Town of Trenton, was annexed to the City of Beaver Dam in 2024. Residents also noted the construction's impact on local roads.