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Data Center Signal is tracking 38 clips about Markley Group data center developments across 1 states, including MA.

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News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Protesters bring petition to Trahan’s office to oppose Frontier Act section

Protesters in Lowell, Massachusetts, delivered a petition to U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan's office, opposing a section of her proposed federal Frontier Act. They argue the bill's 'preemption' clause could prevent states and municipalities from enacting their own AI regulations, including those affecting data center siting. Trahan's office disputes this interpretation, stating the bill preserves broad state authority while establishing federal standards for powerful AI models.

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8/21/2026

News ClipWGBH·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell Judge Halts Data Center Generator Installation Amid Environmental Lawsuit

A Lowell judge has issued a legal pause, preventing the Markley Group data center from installing four new diesel generators while a lawsuit from neighbors proceeds. Residents are protesting the data center's expansion due to concerns over air quality and other community impacts. The lawsuit alleges that the expansion and generators would harm air quality in the densely populated area.

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8/12/2026

News Clip2:47CBS Boston·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Judge halts expansion of Lowell, Massachusetts data center

A Superior Court judge has ordered Markley Group's data center in Lowell, Massachusetts, to cease the installation of additional backup diesel generators. This ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by community members appealing a state environmental permit, citing concerns over noise and diesel fumes. Separately, the Lowell City Council has enacted a 360-day moratorium on the data center's expansion.

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8/11/2026

News ClipCBS News·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Judge halts expansion of massive data center in Lowell, Massachusetts neighborhood

A Superior Court judge has ordered the Markley Group data center in Lowell, Massachusetts, to halt the installation of new backup diesel generators following a lawsuit filed by community members alleging air pollution. The Lowell City Council also enacted a 360-day moratorium on expansion at the facility. Residents have been battling the data center over environmental concerns, including diesel fumes and water usage.

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8/11/2026

News ClipNBC Boston·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Judge blocks installation of additional diesel generators at Lowell data center

A judge has temporarily blocked the Markley Group from installing four additional diesel generators at its data center in Lowell, Massachusetts. The ruling stems from a legal challenge by neighbors concerned about air quality and noise pollution, who the judge found may have been denied a meaningful opportunity to challenge the project's state permitting process. The decision does not stop the data center expansion completely, as Markley can continue operating existing generators while the broader lawsuit proceeds.

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8/11/2026

News ClipWGBH·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Court orders pause Lowell data center expansion

A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has temporarily halted the expansion of a Markley Group data center in Lowell. The decision comes as a resident-led lawsuit, supported by environmental justice groups, challenges air permits for new diesel generators, citing concerns about pollution in an environmental justice community. This legal action follows a recently enacted city moratorium on data center expansion and a separate class-action noise pollution lawsuit against Markley Group.

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8/11/2026

News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Court orders Markley to pause Lowell data center expansion

A Middlesex Superior Court judge issued an injunction, ordering Markley Group to pause the installation of four uninstalled emergency backup diesel generators at its Lowell data center. This decision comes after local residents filed a lawsuit challenging MassDEP's approval of the data center's air permit, citing air quality and environmental justice concerns. Additionally, the Lowell City Council has enacted a 360-day moratorium on new data center construction and expansion.

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8/10/2026

News Clipthecooldown.com·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Massachusetts residents ask judge to halt data center expansion in their backyards

Residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, have filed a lawsuit against Markley Group, seeking a judge's order to halt the expansion of its data center. They argue that the planned addition of diesel generators and cooling equipment will increase noise and pollution, and that state regulators issued a permit without proper community input. Lowell also recently enacted a one-year moratorium on new data centers, though it does not apply to the existing Markley site.

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8/2/2026

News ClipWGBH·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell, Massachusetts, Residents Protest Markley Group Data Center Expansion Amid Legal Challenges

Residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, are intensely opposing the Markley Group's data center expansion due to concerns over noise, air pollution, and environmental impact. The city council enacted a temporary moratorium on new data center construction, but Markley claims this does not apply to its existing expansion plans, prompting residents to file multiple lawsuits and stage protests. A court is currently reviewing a request for an injunction to halt the installation of new diesel generators.

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7/29/2026

News ClipWCVB·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Massachusetts’ largest data center faces pushback over expansion

Residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, are fighting the expansion of the Markley Group's data center, citing concerns about noise and pollution from additional diesel generators. They have filed a lawsuit asking a judge to pause the expansion, with a decision pending.

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7/29/2026

News ClipWBUR·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Residents want a judge to pause Lowell data center expansion

Lowell residents have filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and the Markley Group, seeking to halt the expansion of a 352,000 square-foot data center. They allege that MassDEP illegally approved an air quality permit and entered a secret agreement allowing more diesel generators. This legal action highlights broader environmental justice concerns regarding data center expansions in urban areas.

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7/29/2026

News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Activists organize in Lowell against data centers

Activists in Lowell, Massachusetts, are organizing a campaign against data center expansion, specifically targeting Markley Lowell's 352,000-square-foot facility. Residents have raised concerns about noise, air quality, water and utility usage, and lack of transparency. Two lawsuits have already been filed against Markley Lowell.

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7/21/2026

News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Residents file class action suit against Markley Lowell

Lowell residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Markley Lowell, alleging noise nuisance from its data center. This legal action follows a previous lawsuit filed against the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and Markley Group concerning an improperly approved air quality plan. The Lowell City Council also enacted a moratorium on data center expansion and new construction earlier this year due to widespread community opposition.

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7/19/2026

News ClipNBC Boston·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Massachusetts grapples with data center development amid environmental and energy concerns

Massachusetts is grappling with how to balance the economic benefits of AI-fueled data center growth with environmental concerns like high electricity and water usage. Governor Maura Healey has paused a tax incentive and set new expectations for future projects to protect communities and address environmental impacts. Several cities, including Lowell, Mansfield, and Holyoke, have already approved moratoriums or enacted bans on new data center development.

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7/17/2026

News Clip3:33NBC10 Boston·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Inside look at AI data center in Lowell

Residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, are engaged in a years-long battle against a data center operated by Markley Group, citing environmental concerns like noise and fumes from generators. An ongoing lawsuit from residents aims to halt the company's expansion plans, a claim Markley Group is confident will be dismissed. The facility, a former spaghetti factory, has been operational since 2015.

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7/17/2026

News ClipNBC Boston·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Neighbors are fighting the expansion of an AI data center in Lowell

Residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, are actively opposing the expansion plans for a data center operated by the Markley Group, citing concerns over noise and pollution from diesel generators. The facility, located in a former pasta factory, has been operational since 2015, and the dispute has escalated into an ongoing lawsuit. The local group Honest Future for Lowell is leading the fight for environmental justice.

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7/16/2026

News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Markley Lowell, city dismiss data center moratorium lawsuit

Markley Lowell LLC and Tanner Street Investco LLC filed a lawsuit against the city of Lowell, challenging the applicability of a new data center moratorium to their submitted plans. The companies argued their "Approval Not Required" (ANR) plans, submitted before the moratorium was enacted, were deemed approved by statute. The lawsuit has since been dismissed by joint stipulation between Markley Lowell and the city.

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7/13/2026

News Clipvindy.com·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell, Massachusetts, Residents Debate Data Center Amid Environmental and Zoning Concerns

Residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, are vehemently opposing a data center operated by the Markley Group, citing concerns over noise, air quality from diesel generators, and water usage, particularly during summer heat waves. The debate intensified at a city-led community forum on data center zoning, where a 14-year-old girl was temporarily detained by police for speaking out. This local conflict highlights broader environmental and grid strain issues associated with data centers.

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7/11/2026

News ClipRocky Mount Telegram·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell, Massachusetts, Data Center Faces Opposition, City Council Enacts Moratorium

A data center operated by the Markley Group in Lowell, Massachusetts, is facing community opposition over increased energy demands, air quality concerns from backup generators, and water usage during extreme heat. The Lowell City Council responded by enacting a one-year moratorium on further data center expansion, while community tensions escalated at a recent zoning forum.

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7/8/2026

News ClipNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell, Massachusetts, City Council Enacts Moratorium Amid Data Center Opposition$

A data center operated by Markley Group in Lowell, Massachusetts, is facing significant community opposition due to noise, air quality concerns from diesel generators, and high water and electricity usage, especially during heat waves. In response to these concerns, the Lowell City Council enacted a one-year moratorium on further data center expansion. Tensions escalated at a recent community forum discussing data center zoning.

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7/5/2026