Kingston site approved for massive data hub

Kingston residents are angry tonight because plans for a massive data center are moving forward. Tonight, city leaders approved a special use permit for 560 acres of land in which the data center would be located. Fox 5's Denise Dillon tells us city leaders say this is a win for the community. The mayor calls it a blessing, but many residents have major concerns and fear it will destroy the small city they call home. Residents are furious after Kingston City leaders approved a special use permit for 560 acres of land on State Road 293 near Law Road that paves the way for a 350,000 square foot data center. I'm just very disappointed and very heartbroken. Very disappointed and very heartbroken. Their concerns include surging water and power demands, pollution, noise, and the impact on wildlife. Most people don't realize or recognize or even want to pay attention to all the species that we're losing. I've lived here for 25 years. I love this town. When they leave, it's a lasting footprint that we'll have to deal with. Thor Equities, a New York City-based developer, says it will provide 50 or more high-paying jobs and be a financial benefit for the city. We expect this project would provide at least $2 million a year just to the city of Kingston. We've been in dire straits as far as financial... You know, this is kind of a little blessing for us to help us get this city turned around and try to stand on our own. Mary Ann Townsend worries Kingston will never be the same. Our grandchildren, as we are, are going to be looking at this thing every time we come out of our yards. The folks that live around there in that area that have lived there for, oh gosh, 50 years or longer have been done an injustice. I talked to a couple of residents who say this isn't over yet. They say they've already talked to a lawyer and plan to file a lawsuit hoping to stop the data center. In Kingston, Denise Dillon, Fox 5 News.