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AI data centers: Economic opportunity vs. environmental concerns
News Clip3:44NBC10 Boston·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

AI data centers: Economic opportunity vs. environmental concerns

A data center in Lowell, Massachusetts, operated by Markley, is facing scrutiny over its environmental impact and quality of life concerns for neighbors. The controversy highlights a statewide debate between economic opportunities and environmental costs associated with data center growth. Several communities, including Lowell, Mansfield, and Holyoke, have enacted moratoriums or bans on data center development, while Governor Maura Healey has pressed pause on tax incentives and set new expectations for future projects.

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7/18/2026
Massachusetts pauses tax breaks for data centers and addresses energy, water and noise concerns
News ClipCBS News·MA

Massachusetts pauses tax breaks for data centers and addresses energy, water and noise concerns

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced a pause on tax breaks for data centers and released a framework to address their impact on communities. The new guidelines call for data center operators to use 100% clean energy and minimize water usage and noise pollution. This comes after the state passed a 20-year tax exemption for qualified data centers in 2024.

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6/25/2026
Take a rare look inside the largest data center in Massachusetts
News Clip2:48CBS Boston·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Take a rare look inside the largest data center in Massachusetts

A CBS Boston report features a rare tour inside Markley's large data center in Lowell, Massachusetts, highlighting its role in meeting increased data storage needs. The segment addresses the facility's power and water consumption, while also acknowledging ongoing concerns from nearby residents regarding noise and environmental impact on their neighborhood.

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6/22/2026
Lowell, Massachusetts, residents sue to halt Markley data center expansion
News ClipThe Independent·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell, Massachusetts, residents sue to halt Markley data center expansion

Residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, are fighting the expansion of the Markley data center, citing concerns about noise and air pollution. They successfully secured a one-year moratorium on data center development, but have now filed a lawsuit alleging the developer and state officials attempted to bypass necessary permitting for an expansion.

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6/18/2026
A rare look inside the largest data center in Massachusetts nicknamed "the dungeon" by neighbors
News ClipCBS News·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

A rare look inside the largest data center in Massachusetts nicknamed "the dungeon" by neighbors

The Markley data center in Lowell, Massachusetts, the state's largest, faces significant local opposition due to noise, appearance, and high resource consumption. In response, the City of Lowell recently enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction and expansion. The article provides a rare inside look at the facility while addressing the growing unpopularity of data centers.

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6/18/2026
Wilmington to explore bylaw prohibiting data centers
News ClipLowell Sun·Wilmington, Middlesex County, MA

Wilmington to explore bylaw prohibiting data centers

Wilmington's Town Manager is proposing an explicit bylaw to prohibit data centers, stating current zoning already implicitly bans them. This move is driven by resident concerns over water, electricity, and noise impacts, particularly after a resident referenced issues in Lowell. The town aims for a clear legal stance against future data center development.

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5/28/2026
Lowell residents sue data center, state over air quality permit
News ClipCommonWealth Beacon·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell residents sue data center, state over air quality permit

Lowell residents have filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and data center owner Markley, alleging improper approval of air quality permits for a data center expansion. The lawsuit claims MassDEP and Markley made an undisclosed agreement to circumvent resident opposition, focusing on the planned installation of eight new diesel generators. This legal action follows Lowell's enactment of the state's first data center moratorium.

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5/1/2026