Data center moratorium ordinance planning
Town of NewportMaine- Detected
- Sep 2, 2026
- 62 days ago
- Sector
- Legal & Compliance
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From the meeting
At its September 2, 2026 meeting, the Selectboard enacted a moratorium on data centers in Newport by unanimous vote. The board also formed a subcommittee to follow up on a plan for a moratorium and ordinance for data centers. The town manager said the committee will include residents, the Selectboard, and the Planning Board.
This is an open policy and ordinance process tied to data center siting.
- Meeting date
- September 2, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Newport
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