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Tue
15
Sep 2026
⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$40 on the table
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — in 4 days
The published agenda for this September 15 meeting contains: "Data Center", "data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“data center”
Tue
15
Sep 2026
Vote & Contract
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — in 4 days
Bridgewater Town Council voted 9-0 to advance Ordinance D-FY26-016, a zoning amendment addressing high-intensity data centers, following a joint public hearing on 8/5/26.
Mon
14
Sep 2026
Vote & Contract
Salisbury, Massachusetts
· Monday, September 14, 2026 — in 3 days
Agenda includes a vote to refer to the Planning Board a zoning amendment establishing a moratorium on large-scale data centers.
Mon
14
Sep 2026
⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$115 on the table
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
· Monday, September 14, 2026 — in 3 days
The published agenda for this September 14 meeting contains: "Data Center", "DATA CENTER", "data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“DATA CENTER”“data center”
Mon
14
Sep 2026
Vote & Contract
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
· Monday, September 14, 2026 — in 3 days
Official Town Meeting agenda includes zoning bylaw amendments adding a definition and use regulations for "Data Center" and rezoning parcels near 210 Boston Road.
Wed
9
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Salem, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, September 9, 2026 — 3 days ago
The published agenda for this September 9 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Wed
9
Sep 2026
Past Vote & Contract
Salem, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, September 9, 2026 — 3 days ago
Agenda amends Section 10.0 Definitions to insert a new definition for "Data Center" as a facility primarily designed or used to house computer servers and related IT infrastructure.
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Falmouth, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
The published agenda for this September 8 meeting contains: "Data Center", "colocation", "hyperscale", "Data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“colocation”“hyperscale”“Data center”
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past Government Meeting
Falmouth, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
Town will vote to amend Chapter 240 Zoning to insert a new definition for 'Data Center' at section 240-3.2.
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past Government Meeting
Falmouth, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
Agenda includes a vote to amend Falmouth's zoning code (Chapter 240) to add a definition for 'Data Center' to section 240-3.2.
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Lowell, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
The published agenda for this September 8 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“data center”
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past Vote & Contract
Lowell, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
Agenda item directs a department to develop an RFP for a community impact study examining environmental, public health, utility/energy, and fire safety impacts of data centers, funded privately.
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Bedford, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
The published agenda for this September 8 meeting contains: "Data Center", "data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“data center”
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past Government Meeting
Bedford, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
Bedford Planning Board agenda includes Data Center permitting discussion.
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Auburn, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
The published agenda for this September 8 meeting contains: "Data Center", "data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“data center”
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Auburn, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
The published agenda for this September 8 meeting contains: "Data Center", "data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“data center”
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past Government Meeting
Auburn, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
Auburn Planning Board to hold a public hearing on a proposed one-year moratorium on data center permitting, construction, expansion, and conversion (ZA-26-3).
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past Government Meeting
Auburn, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
Auburn town meeting agenda includes public hearing on a one-year moratorium on data center permitting, construction, expansion, and conversion (ZA-26-3).
Tue
8
Sep 2026
Past Government Meeting
Auburn, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 8, 2026 — 4 days ago
Public hearing notice for Auburn Select Board on a proposed data center moratorium (ZA-26-3) at 7:00 PM, Town Hall.
Thu
3
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Stow, Massachusetts
· Thursday, September 3, 2026 — 1 week ago
The published agenda for this September 3 meeting contains: "data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“data center”
Wed
2
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$400,000 was at stake
Plymouth, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — 1 week ago
The published agenda for this September 2 meeting contains: "Data Center", "data center", "DATA CENTER". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“data center”“DATA CENTER”
Wed
2
Sep 2026
Past Vote & Contract
Plymouth, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — 1 week ago
Official agenda includes Article 16 — Zoning Bylaw — Data Centers Zoning.
Wed
2
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$1,309,629.00 was at stake
Braintree, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — 1 week ago
The published agenda for this September 2 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Wed
2
Sep 2026
Past Vote & Contract
Braintree, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, September 2, 2026 — 1 week ago
Agenda includes a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for a temporary moratorium on data centers.
Tue
1
Sep 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
The published agenda for this September 1 meeting contains: "data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“data center”
Tue
1
Sep 2026
Past Government Meeting
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, September 1, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
Agenda item: discuss data centers and municipal AI policies.
Mon
31
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
· Monday, August 31, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 31 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Mon
31
Aug 2026
Past Government Meeting
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
· Monday, August 31, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
Planning Board special meeting on Data Centers proposed By-Law Amendment, Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Mon
31
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Boxborough, Massachusetts
· Monday, August 31, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 31 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Mon
31
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$11,056.99 was at stake
Bedford, Massachusetts
· Monday, August 31, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 31 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Thu
27
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Ashland, Massachusetts
· Thursday, August 27, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 27 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Thu
27
Aug 2026
Past Government Meeting
Ashland, Massachusetts
· Thursday, August 27, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
Ashland Planning Board agenda includes item on Data Centers Zoning, concerning property at 167-169 Pleasant Street, Assessors Map 13, Lot 68, in the Residential B zone.
Wed
26
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 26 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Wed
26
Aug 2026
Past Vote & Contract
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
Agenda item on zoning amendments adding definitions and use classifications for Data Centers and amending dimensional requirements in IA and IS districts.
Wed
26
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Plymouth, Massachusetts
· Wednesday, August 26, 2026 — 2 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 26 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Tue
25
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$117 was at stake
Lowell, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 25 meeting contains: "Data Center", "DATA CENTER". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“DATA CENTER”
Tue
25
Aug 2026
Past Vote & Contract
Lowell, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
Lowell City Council agenda includes Motion Response - Data Centers item with supporting documents for the Aug 25, 2026 meeting.
Tue
25
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 25 meeting contains: "data center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“data center”
Tue
25
Aug 2026
Past Government Meeting
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
Planning Board agenda item to initiate a zoning petition establishing a temporary moratorium on permitting and development of data centers in Fitchburg.
Tue
25
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
Bedford, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, August 25, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 25 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Mon
24
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$150,000 was at stake
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
· Monday, August 24, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 24 meeting contains: "Data Center", "DATA CENTER". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”“DATA CENTER”
Mon
24
Aug 2026
Past Vote & Contract
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
· Monday, August 24, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
Agenda includes Zoning Bylaw Amendment adding new definition and use regulations for "Data Center".
Thu
20
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$25,000.00 was at stake
Attleboro, Massachusetts
· Thursday, August 20, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 20 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Thu
20
Aug 2026
Past Government Meeting
Attleboro, Massachusetts
· Thursday, August 20, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
Agenda item: ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on data centers.
Thu
20
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$2 was at stake
Attleboro, Massachusetts
· Thursday, August 20, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 20 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Thu
20
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$75,250 was at stake
Northampton, Massachusetts
· Thursday, August 20, 2026 — 3 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 20 meeting contains: "DATA CENTER". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“DATA CENTER”
Tue
18
Aug 2026
Past Government Meeting
Attleboro, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — 4 weeks ago
Agenda includes creation of an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on data centers.
Tue
18
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$25,000.00 was at stake
Attleboro, Massachusetts
· Tuesday, August 18, 2026 — 4 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 18 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Mon
17
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
· Monday, August 17, 2026 — 4 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 17 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
Mon
17
Aug 2026
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Government Meeting
$500 was at stake
Falmouth, Massachusetts
· Monday, August 17, 2026 — 4 weeks ago
The published agenda for this August 17 meeting contains: "Data Center". This is the public record BEFORE the vote — read the document, then show up. Public comment is where cancellations start.
On the record:
“Data Center”
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