Data center proposal in Nottingham stirs controversy and statewide attention
A data center proposal in Nottingham, New Hampshire, by entrepreneur Thomas Moulton is generating significant community and statewide opposition due to concerns over its power and water usage. The Nottingham Planning Board is holding a conceptual consultation for the project amidst a planned protest and widespread public outcry.
A data center proposal in Nottingham, New Hampshire, put forth by Seacoast entrepreneur Thomas Moulton, has ignited significant community opposition and garnered statewide attention. The planned facility, to be located on Route 4 at the Nottingham Business Park, faces scrutiny over its potential high consumption of power and water.
Moulton expressed frustration regarding the immediate backlash, stating he has not yet had a chance to present the project's benefits, such as increased tax revenues for the town. The Nottingham Planning Board moved its initial "conceptual consultation" meeting to the local school to accommodate anticipated high attendance from concerned residents.
Ellen White, Nottingham's town administrator, confirmed an "outpouring of public response," primarily in opposition, and noted awareness of a planned protest outside the meeting. The conceptual consultation serves as a preliminary, informal discussion, not a public hearing, though residents were expected to have a chance to comment during a general public session.