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Data center prospect drives debate over Hagerstown annexation

A landowner seeking to annex 171.88 acres into Hagerstown said a data center is under serious consideration, although no developer, end user or site plan has been identified. Residents raised concerns about water use, groundwater, noise, emissions and property values, while the city council will continue reviewing the annexation petition amid Washington County’s data center moratorium.