Data Center Signal is tracking 7 clips about Markley Group LLC data center developments across 1 states, including MA.
A 75-gallon lubricating-oil spill occurred during demolition at Markley Group's Tanner Street property in Lowell. The spill was contained and remediated without documented groundwater or surface-water impacts, while the city continues considering zoning rules and a moratorium affecting future data center development.
The Lowell Planning Board approved definitive subdivision plans for Markley Group LLC's data center properties despite significant local opposition and an existing moratorium. Residents have filed multiple lawsuits concerning environmental impacts, and an injunction was granted to halt further generator installation. The city is also working to update its outdated zoning code regarding data centers.
A 14-year-old girl was removed by police from a public forum in Lowell, Massachusetts, discussing zoning changes and the future of data centers in the city. The incident sparked online backlash and highlighted ongoing community opposition to data center expansion, particularly regarding noise, air quality, and power consumption. The forum, organized by the city’s Department of Planning and Development, aimed to gather information on data center zoning but became a platform for residents to express concerns about existing facilities, including one operated by Markley Group LLC.
Markley Lowell LLC has filed an extensive public records request with the city of Lowell, targeting communications from city officials critical of its data center operations. This action comes as a lawsuit by residents challenging Markley's generator and cooling tower operations resulted in a court-ordered stay on further generator installation. The city council had previously approved a data center moratorium in response to neighborhood concerns.
Residents in Lowell, Massachusetts, are actively opposing a Markley Group data center, citing concerns over water usage, air, and noise pollution. Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Markley and the state's environmental protection agency, while the city council has enacted a moratorium on future data center development. Governor Maura Healey has also implemented a hold on tax exemptions for data centers until stronger protections are in place.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced a hold on applications for data center tax incentives, citing concerns about energy costs and environmental impacts. This policy aims to ensure data center developers provide their own clean energy and avoid burdening communities. The state also faces a lawsuit against Markley Group LLC in Lowell challenging a data center expansion.
Lowell residents have filed a civil lawsuit in Middlesex Superior Court against a data center expansion by Markley Group LLC, alleging that the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) unlawfully approved the permit. Residents claim the expansion, which includes additional generators and cooling towers, has worsened pollution in their neighborhood. This legal challenge follows a one-year moratorium on new data center construction enacted by the Lowell City Council.