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Massachusetts towns grapple with data center development boom
News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Massachusetts towns grapple with data center development boom

Massachusetts is experiencing a rapid expansion of AI data centers, raising concerns among residents and local boards about the substantial electricity and water demands. Governor Maura Healey issued an executive order setting environmental and public health guardrails, but local communities are urged to demand stricter oversight and impact assessments due to unprepared zoning boards.

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9/25/2026
Lowell drafts community benefits agreement on data centers, development
News ClipLowell Sun·Lowell, Middlesex County, MA

Lowell drafts community benefits agreement on data centers, development

The Lowell City Council Neighborhoods Subcommittee is actively discussing a community benefits agreement (CBA) framework, primarily focused on data center development, to address local concerns. This local initiative follows a recent executive order by Governor Maura Healey, which mandates community approval for data center projects at the state level. The city is also working to update its zoning regulations to include specific standards for these facilities.

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9/17/2026
Markley Lowell expands footprint despite opposition
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 The city is also working to update its outdated zoning code regarding data centers.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
Residents file class action suit against Markley Lowell
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
Markley Lowell, city dismiss data center moratorium lawsuit
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