Markley Group LLC

Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about Markley Group LLC data center developments across 1 states, including MA.

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opposition83%

government83%

legal83%

electricity83%

moratorium67%

water33%

zoning33%

News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Markley Lowell expands footprint despite opposition

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 The city is also working to update its outdated zoning code regarding data centers.

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8/25/2026

News ClipBoston Herald·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Girl removed by Lowell Police from data center forum speaks out

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.

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8/23/2026

News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Markley Group makes record requests

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.

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8/12/2026

News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Big tech, residents clash over data centers

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.

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8/8/2026

News ClipLowell Sun·MA

Massachusetts Governor Halts Data Center Tax Incentive Applications, Citing Energy and Environmental Concerns

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.

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6/28/2026

News ClipWCVB·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell residents sue over data center expansion in neighborhood

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.

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5/2/2026