The Caroline County government is scheduled to consider Resolution #2026-012, a temporary moratorium on data centers, at its meeting on July 21, 2026, according to the published agenda. The item appears on the consent agenda for that session.
The same meeting agenda also lists a separate contract item, Order #2027-053, for J. Richard Breeding, Inc. Culvert/Excavating, valued at $300,000.00, according to the agenda.
For residents, the agenda indicates the county is scheduled to address the question of a temporary halt on data center development within its jurisdiction, according to the official record. The agenda does not specify the duration, geographic scope, or specific terms of the proposed moratorium.
The agenda also includes closed session minutes from a July 7, 2026 meeting, an appointment to the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board naming Sally Scott, and a reappointment listed without a named individual, according to the published agenda.
- Meeting date: July 21, 2026
- Location: Caroline County, Maryland
- Agenda item: Resolution #2026-012, Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers (Consent Agenda)
- Separate contract item: Order #2027-053, J. Richard Breeding, Inc. Culvert/Excavating, $300,000.00
- Also on agenda: Closed Session Minutes from July 7, 2026; appointment of Sally Scott to Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board
According to the published agenda, the moratorium resolution is scheduled to be taken up as part of the consent agenda during the July 21, 2026 meeting. The agenda does not provide additional detail on subsequent steps following the meeting.
Residents seeking more information or wishing to comment on the agenda items may attend the July 21, 2026 meeting or consult the full agenda posted by Caroline County for details on public participation procedures.
Official source: the published record