Capacity limits push Amherst residents outside as zoning board hears data center proposal

A zoning board meeting in Amherst, Ohio for a proposed data centre drew a crowd that exceeded the venue's capacity, forcing residents to gather outside. The intense public interest signals significant local opposition to new data centre construction over concerns about power, water usage, and noise.

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