JANESVILLE — As neighborhood opposition to data centers in Rock County continues to crystalize into a regional, grassroots movement, a group of local watchdogs on Thursday is hosting what it calls a “public hearing” on data centers being proposed here.
Normally, public hearings are associated with local government zoning proposals and city council meetings — a legal requirement tied to major government policy decisions.
A consortium of local residents now calling itself Rock County Neighbors for Responsible Development is hosting a forum Thursday night to gather public sentiment on data centers…