Take a rare look inside the largest data center in Massachusetts. Neighbors call it "the dungeon." - CBS Boston
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The Markley data center in Lowell is the largest in Massachusetts. WBZ-TV got a rare look inside.
By David Wade Multiple award-winning journalist David Wade co-anchors WBZ-TV News at 5, 6 and 11 p.m. with co-anchor Lisa Hughes and chief meteorologist Eric Fisher. Read Full Bio Updated on: June 22, 2026 / 8:39 AM EDT / CBS Boston Add CBS News on Google If you watch a movie, send an email, or put your photos in the cloud, there is a data center involved. With the rise of AI, there is more need for data storage and that means more power and more water. But, more Massachusetts communities are saying they don't want them. Data centers are growing increasingly unpopular. Polling shows…
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