Pennsylvania Residents Reject NorthPoint's $10,000 Cash Offer for Data Center Project

NorthPoint Development has offered $10,000 to each of approximately 4,500 households in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, to gain support for its 1,300-acre 'Project Hazelnut' data center campus. Despite the offer, which represents roughly two months of local median income, many residents have rejected the proposal, labeling it a bribe and expressing concerns over noise, property values, and environmental impact. The project has faced significant local opposition, including a court ruling against the developer and a temporary moratorium on data center construction in the township.