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A proposed data center in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, has sparked fears among residents about potential damage to their environment and community. The town, with a population of 6,000, is known for its picturesque Naugatuck River and is home to a bald eagle population that returned after a restoration effort in the 1990s.
A Connecticut developer is pitching the data center, which would be located on a 49-acre site with up to 32 megawatts of utility power. However, residents are concerned about the impact on their river, electricity bills, and the town's small community.
An online petition calling for the project's halt has already generated over 2,500 signatures. Residents have expressed their opposition to the data center, citing concerns about the environment, electricity bills, and the potential disruption to their quiet community.
The land's owner, O&G Industries, has confirmed it is working on the data center, though an official proposal has not yet been made to the town. The company is working with The Agency to secure a buyer to operate the center if construction is approved.
Summary: A proposed data center in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, has sparked fears among residents about potential damage to their environment and community. Residents are concerned about the impact on their river, electricity bills, and the town's small community, and have expressed their opposition to the project through an online petition and community meetings.