HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Residents opposed to a proposed data center near the Starpointe Industrial Park are encouraging community members from Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia to attend an upcoming public hearing and voice their concerns.
The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, at 6 p.m. at the Hanover Township Municipal Building, located at 11 Municipal Drive in Burgettstown.
Organizers with the community group Protect Burgettstown say the hearing will focus on a conditional use request for a proposed data center that would be built near the Pavilion at Star Lake in the Starpointe complex, just outside Burgettstown.
Opponents of the project say they are concerned about the potential environmental impacts the facility could have on the surrounding area. They argue the project could affect outdoor recreation, including hunting, hiking and biking, as well as visitors attending concerts at the nearby venue.
The group is encouraging residents to attend the hearing, even if they do not plan to speak. Organizers believe a large public turnout will demonstrate community interest and could provide additional time for residents to gather information about the proposal.
Those wishing to speak during the hearing will have an opportunity to address township officials. Organizers are also seeking assistance from attorneys with experience in environmental law and data center development.
More information about the community effort is available through Protect Burgettstown’s social media pages and online resources.
