The Braintree Town Council is scheduled to consider a proposed zoning ordinance text amendment that would establish a temporary moratorium on data centers at its meeting on Sept. 2, 2026, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item, listed under Ordinance & Rules as item 26-063, is described as a proposal from the Mayor to create a new Section 135-19 in the town’s zoning ordinance, titled “Temporary Moratorium for Data Centers,” or to take up any action relative thereto, according to the published agenda.
The matter is relevant to residents because it concerns whether new data-center development will be permitted to proceed in Braintree while town officials develop permanent zoning rules governing such facilities, according to the agenda language.
- Meeting date: Sept. 2, 2026
- Agenda item: 26-063, Ordinance & Rules category
- Proposal: New Section 135-19 establishing a Temporary Moratorium for Data Centers
- Sponsor listed: Mayor
- Location: Braintree, Massachusetts
- Next council meeting noted on agenda: Tuesday, Sept. 15
According to the published agenda, the council is scheduled to take up the zoning amendment or any related action during the Sept. 2 meeting. The agenda does not indicate a final vote outcome, and no further details on the moratorium’s duration or scope are included in the published materials.
Residents who wish to engage with the matter can attend the Sept. 2, 2026 council meeting in Braintree or review the full agenda packet, which is available through the town’s civic agenda portal. The agenda also lists an upcoming meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15, for residents seeking additional opportunities for public input.
Official source: the published record