Residents urge caution on data centers; county says DHS document unverified
Jan 14, 2026
Multiple public commenters urged the Hanover Board to oppose large data-center development and possible detention-facility uses of local properties; county officials said a document alleging DHS interest was shared with a board member but that no federal contact or confirmation has been received.
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Several residents used the public-comment period to press the Board of Supervisors to scrutinize proposed data-center projects and to oppose potential facility uses that commenters said would harm water resources, heritage sites and neighborhood character.
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