A proposed data center in Tonawanda has been rejected, a decision that matters to Buffalo residents who were concerned about the project's potential impact on the area.
The core details of the rejection are still emerging, but it is clear that the project will not be moving forward in Tonawanda.
The decision is a significant one for the Buffalo area, which has been grappling with the potential benefits and drawbacks of hosting a data center.
The Tonawanda community had been divided on the issue, with some residents expressing concerns about the project's potential environmental impact and others arguing that it would bring in much-needed revenue.
South Buffalo homeowners, who would have been impacted by the data center's construction, are likely to be relieved by the decision.
The rejection of the data center project is also likely to have an impact on Hertel Ave small business owners, who had been concerned about the potential effects on their businesses.
The Tonawanda town council will hold a meeting on June 15 to discuss the rejection of the data center project and the next steps for the community.