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Residents press Calvert County commissioners for a data‑center moratorium and independent studies

Jul 29, 2026

During public comment numerous residents and community groups urged the board to adopt a temporary moratorium on data‑center permitting and to require independent studies on noise, emissions, grid impacts and land‑use consequences; some speakers criticized board transparency and staff conduct.

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Several speakers used the public‑comment period to press the Board for stronger, immediate action on potential data‑center development and to request a moratorium while the county updates local standards.

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