Archbald Community Discussion

Weigh In on the Proposed Data Centers

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Nick OPPOSED
2026-05-16 10:51:54
Seeing those noise pollution maps I have to be an apposed for these days centers. They are just too close to residential neighborhoods. If they want to put them here then they need to offer to purchase adjoining homes.
Jennie Grimes (Maiden name) FOR
2026-05-12 20:19:56
I think we need to move ahead with the data centers. I'm reading the comments on here, and clearly the "For" votes are winning over the "Opposed" votes. And I think that's good. AI isn't something to be scared of. Let's get with it Archbaldians.
Larry Hoppy FOR
2026-05-12 08:36:15
We need jobs here. We need to expand our tax base. I'm not sure what all the noise of opposition is about, but I figure if we just make them push back the buffer zone from 300 yards to say 500 yards, that would be sufficient. I say let's move forward with this before big companies just decide it's not worth it and move to the next town.
Wilson G. OPPOSED
2026-05-10 01:22:48
Reading these comments over I have to wonder if people have collectively lost their minds entirely. We’re talking about a lovely place where people live, and work, have memories, have love for our families. And what? We’re going to destroy it over money? Over some stupid technology that may not even be around or viable in 10 years because some other shiny thing has taken its place? 51 Walmart Supercenters sized buildings! Noise! Electrical cost! Water pollution! This must not be allowed to occur. I see this organization contacted the governor, to see what he thinks. Well I will tell you this. If Shapiro ever ever wants to become president, he better darn well handle this properly! Because a whole lot of people are watching him now. And I for one, can’t wait to see what he has to say.
Local enthusiasts FOR
2026-05-09 18:59:42
People don’t always think about what keeps the internet running, but data centers are a huge part of it. Every time we send a message, stream a movie, store photos in the cloud, or run a business online, it’s all powered by data centers behind the scenes.
Supporting data centers means supporting the technology and infrastructure our world depends on every day. They bring jobs, investment, and long-term opportunities to communities, while also helping power things like cloud computing, AI, online education, healthcare systems, and small businesses.
Call me Joe
2026-05-09 19:04:56
It won't bring any of that. They dont belong on our residential communities!!!!
Call "Him" Joe
2026-05-09 19:14:27
110% bro
Anonymous OPPOSED
2026-05-09 17:40:04
Time after time the data center developers & their law firms have treated the people of Archbald as if they're stupid. Good thing there's a website like this, with no agenda or connections to data center development at all!
Let's call me Sam FOR
2026-05-09 17:01:11
This comment is for everything related to the data centers in Archbald. These projects represent the future of technology, infrastructure, and growth in our area.
If you are "for this", you’re part of pushing things forward. The world runs on data now — time to stop living in the stone age and start building what’s next.
Mikey T. OPPOSED
2026-05-08 08:44:00
Anybody that thinks we're going to get some magical tax rebates because of all these hideous data centers is smoking something. It's not going to happen. Did you see how Shapiro is dancing around this issue already?
Bob L. FOR
2026-05-05 20:38:00
These centers draw other businesses in and help build the towns around them. The electric hike everyone is afraid of will be offset by the tax money saved.
Mikey T.
2026-05-06 17:51:00
I want to be respectful here, but dude, do you even live here? What friggin' tax money savings are you even talking about?
Stephanie M
2026-05-09 16:38:27
Bob, what businesses will be drawn in? If bills to run a business (or even a school) increase, how can any local or big business survive? Businesses can just about survive now. Local economy and school districts will suffer. Towns around is a loosely based term but no one will live here, so, yes, people will move elsewhere and other towns will see an increase.
Bob, help me out here. What tax money will be saved? In addition to that, when bills (<—notice plural) spike monthly that can far exceed any savings.
Dougie Makes Birdies
2026-05-09 16:56:46
Shout out to Stephanie who made a great point.
Not my real name FOR
2026-05-05 09:47:00
this would not be a popular feeling in town but I want to express my views. we have lots of young people here in search of good paying jobs. many would like to stay in the area but employment opportunities are limited. just saying why not build these data centers here and give our folks a chance to earn a decent wage? understand the average salary is $86,000 a year! well, that would go a very very long way in archbald let me tell you.
Monica
2026-05-05 14:23:00
Seriously? And what big data company do you work for again?
Why hide your name?
2026-05-06 11:05:00
If you feel like this, why are you anonymous?
Eddie (Middle name)
2026-05-09 18:19:49
Dear Not my real name. I think your opinion is fair and mindful and I for one welcome it. Not saying I agree, but certainly, your opinion matters.
Call me Joe
2026-05-09 19:06:21
100% false. Guess you don't know our area as well as you think.
Justine Johnson (Raleigh NC) NEUTRAL
2026-05-04 18:19:00
I just found this. Great idea Archbald. I will keep on eye on it. I imagine officials will take advantage of the editorial page. LOL. We'll see.
JSM OPPOSED
2026-05-04 10:06:00
Next time the Harrisburg attorney whines about no "out of towners" should speak, maybe we should chant "you are the (insert word here) out of towners, so get the (insert word here) out!
William S. NEUTRAL
2026-05-03 21:42:00
The problem with the opposition to data centers is you are relying on zoning laws to stop them. Instead of zoning you should stop the data centers by having a referendum on the ballot for each town to vote on in November. If a zoning board votes against data centers, the same board could approve them one year later. By contrast, a referendum could stop them more permanently. Zoning has an ugly history. It has a history of approving bad development, and of stopping good development. Zoning also has a history of racism that was exclusionary.
Tommy L. FOR
2026-05-03 16:28:00
Look, to be fair, I have to say I'm all for these data centers, not just in this little town, but anywhere in the US where we have rural areas. We need to be in the AI arms race, and that means these data centers need to exist someplace. Otherwise, we will lose ground to the Chinese.
Mary Morrison NEUTRAL
2026-05-03 07:54:00
I read about this in the WSJ. I can see both sides of this argument, so I will wait until I know more. Honestly, it DOES seem we need national legislation on this, right?
Riley T. FOR
2026-05-02 20:11:00
Look, I know dinosaurs are thinking we don't need these because of the various reasons already stated ad nauseam, but the fact of the matter is, THE WORLD IS MOVING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ok?, and that means we need to make the investment! American can most certainly NOT allow other countries move ahead of us in this arena. Deal with it Archbald. Sorry, but it's a minor sacrifice we're asking you to make for the good of the country.
Kayleigh
2026-05-09 17:07:51
Obviously you don’t live here in Archbald from your comment. So you expect us to bear an unreasonable amount of the burden and noise and sound pollution? Also many of us are not against data centers, but we don’t want them in residential areas, and we want them responsibly zoned in industrial areas like the industrial use they are. Your comment is unbelievably without any compassion for the people that will have to live with this industrial use on top of them.
Jo Jo OPPOSED
2026-05-02 13:37:00
Data centers are immense environmental and local community impact. They require a ton of electricity and guess who pays for that? Also, they need massive water usage for cooling which leads to local Archbald pollution. What's the net result? Strained power grids and lousy environment impacts. Just say "NO" to Data Centers - especially in my backyard.
Laura Hurley OPPOSED
2026-05-01 19:48:00
These things are a blight on the community! No Data Centers!!!!!
Larry
2026-05-02 08:12:00
I could not agree with you more. We must continue to fight these monstrosities!
Kirsten Quam
2026-05-10 16:54:14
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