Residents press supervisors to restrict data centers; board schedules zoning discussions
Jun 1, 2026
Dozens of Carroll County residents urged the Board of Supervisors to block or strictly regulate proposed data and AI data centers, citing water use, noise, traffic, and few long-term jobs. Officials said no data center has formally applied and scheduled follow-up meetings on zoning and planning.
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Dozens of residents urged the Carroll County Board of Supervisors on June 26 to take steps to limit or regulate data centers, warning that the facilities could strain local water and power systems, create noise and other environmental impacts, and provide few long-term local jobs.
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