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GUEST OPINION: When it comes to controlling data center sprawl, we all play a role –

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https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/opinion/guest-opinion-when-it-comes-to-controlling-data-center-sprawl-we-all-play-a-role/article_7a496ecc-ae63-11ed-9aec-e3d919c62f0f.html By Tom Gordy Feb 16, 2023 Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality is considering increasing pollution limits for about 150 data centers in Prince William, Loudoun and Fairfax counties from March to July so they can run their backup power generators in case of stress Read More …

Commentary: Building more Virginia data centers requires increased pollution controls – Virginia Mercury

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https://www.virginiamercury.com/2023/02/15/building-more-virginia-data-centers-requires-increased-pollution-controls/ COMMENTARY Building more Virginia data centers requires increased pollution controls IVY MAIN FEBRUARY 15, 2023 12:08 AM        A data center in Haymarket, Virginia. (Hugh Kenny) In 2019, with Northern Virginia’s data center boom well underway, I worked with the Sierra Club to provide comments Read More …

Press Release: PWC Planning Office Publishes the Adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan Changes

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Planning Office Publishes the Adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan Chapters Tuesday, 14 Feb 2023 Planning Office The Prince William County Planning Office has published the recently adopted Chapters of the County’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan. At its December 13, 2022, meeting, the Prince William County Board of Read More …

Loudoun Now: Data Center Dip, Recession Risk Cited As Loudoun County Budget Challenges

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https://www.loudounnow.com/news/data-center-dip-recession-risk-cited-as-loudoun-county-budget-challenges/article_b96ac444-ae44-11ed-941f-2ba1249a8601.html?utm_source=loudounnow.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletter%2Foptimize%2Fdaily-headlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1676585628&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline Renss Greene February 16, 2023 A possible drop (in) the total value of Loudoun’s commercial real estate—driven not by the market but attributed to the General Assembly and Dominion Energy—along with the risk of an economic recession, have put constraints on the next county Read More …

Get Educated on the Gainesville Supervisor Candidates!

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The critical special election for the open Gainesville Supervisor seat is February 21 (see details below). Access the below articles and videos to get educated on your choices! ****************************************************** Commentary – Bob Weir was there for Thoroughfare. He’s the right choice for Gainesville, too – Read More …

Letter to the Editor: Bob Weir was there for Thoroughfare. He’s the right choice for Gainesville, too

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LETTER: Bob Weir was there for Thoroughfare. He’s the right choice for Gainesville, too | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com February 10, 2023 Almost three years ago, I sent a mass email to various organizations and people seeking help and guidance in dealing with the devastation of Read More …

Letter to Editor: Prince William County supervisors need a wake-up call on data centers – Prince William Times

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LETTER: Prince William County supervisors need a wake-up call on data centers | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com Feb 9, 2023 Something is disturbingly wrong when elected members of the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors take the side of large-lot land developers and data center Read More …

Gainesville District Candidates’ Forum TONIGHT!

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GAINESVILLE DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATES’ FORUM FEBRUARY 9, 2023 – TONIGHT! BATTLEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 15000 Graduation Drive Haymarket Doors open:  6:30 PM Forum at:  7:00 PM With Candidates: Kerensa G. Sumers-D Robert B. “Bob” Weir-R    Candidates are listed in the order they will appear on the ballot Read More …