CALEDONIA, Wis. — The Caledonia Village Board heard a wave of opposition Tuesday night as residents packed a board meeting to voice concerns about plans for a Microsoft data center.

Those spearheading 'Project Nova' presented briefly on Tuesday regarding a request for a Land Use Map Amendment and to Rezone 245 acres along Botting Road and Douglas Avenue.

The changes would amend land use designations from Agriculture, Rural Residential, and Open Land to Transitional Light Industrial. The request would also rezone the parcels to the Light Industrial and Office District.

Every person who spoke during public comment spoke out against the project.

The proposed facility would be located next to the We Energies Oak Creek Power Plant near the county border. Residents expressed concerns about t

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