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Boston GlobeTuesday, 19 May 2026
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A charged junction of profits, soaring rates
As your utility costs skyrocket, the firms and their top executives are prospering
The paper frames the expansion of digital infrastructure through a local community lens, highlighting the physical disruptions and quality-of-life impacts on nearby residents.
As demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence surges, massive data processing facilities are increasingly being constructed near residential zones, prompting local political pushback over noise and environmental concerns.
“hulking facilities are loud and smelly”
“Scrutinising corporate and civic impacts”
Wu asks for $70m to plug deficits
Mayor’s bid to use reserve funds for city, BPS budgets raises some concerns
Reports neutrally on the local mayor's controversial decision to tap municipal reserve funds to cover operational shortfalls.
Residents yank welcome mat for new neighbors: data centers
The hulking facilities are loud and smelly, they say; officials are taking notice
Moulton dodges endorsement of Maine's Platner
Candidates share histories, traits but differ on tactics
Examines intra-party dynamics and tactical differences among Democratic figures in the region.
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