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Concerns over electricity costs, water use and noise are driving a debate over data centers in Amherst

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Concerns over electricity costs, water use and noise are driving a debate over data  centers in Amherst. Town officials are weighing an outright ban on new facilities against restrictions on their size and operation. Nine town councilors are backing the proposed ban, but others favor tighter regulations or a temporary moratorium to study the issue. Discussions are set to continue November 12th.

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