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  • How could Colchester's proposed data center reshape Old Amston Road?

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• Colchester data center proposal draws resident pushback ahead of town hall meeting (wfsb.com) — Colchester officials are weighing a proposed data center off Old Amston Road, and residents can speak out at a town hall meeting tonight. The project, still in early stages, raises concerns about traffic, noise, water use, and lighting, and would also need Connecticut Siting Council approval before moving forward.
   

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