The Massena council is scheduled to consider retaining outside legal counsel to handle future applications related to the location of data centers in the town, according to the official agenda published for the Oct. 21, 2026 meeting.
The agenda specifies that the firm NYDIG Development would provide legal counsel related to any applications submitted for the location of any data center, according to the published agenda. The agenda lists a fee structure of $400.00 per hour for partners and $300.00 per hour for associates.
The matter appears on the agenda ahead of a warrants item, according to the document. The agenda does not specify the scope of any pending or anticipated data center applications in Massena.
- Meeting date: Oct. 21, 2026
- Location: Massena, NY
- Proposed counsel: NYDIG Development
- Fee: $400.00/hour for partners, $300.00/hour for associates
- Agenda item category: Council Vote
The council is scheduled to take up the item during the Oct. 21 meeting, according to the published agenda. The agenda does not indicate whether a vote will occur at this session or whether the item is for discussion only.
Residents seeking more information can review the full agenda at the link published by the Town of Massena and may attend the Oct. 21 meeting in person to observe the proceedings or provide public comment, subject to the town’s standard meeting procedures.
Official source: the published record