Data center moratorium for ordinance research
Town of CanaanMaine- Detected
- Sep 14, 2026
- 52 days ago
- Sector
- Legal & Compliance
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From the meeting
At its September 14, 2026 meeting the Select Board approved a 180 day moratorium on data centers so the town can do more research before creating an ordinance. The action is a policy move, not a purchase, but it signals an open planning phase around data center regulation. A vendor or consultant with zoning, ordinance, or land-use research experience could be relevant once the town starts drafting the rule.
- Meeting date
- September 14, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Canaan
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