Ayer Planning Board backs temporary moratorium and neutral definition for data centers

Sep 22, 2026

The board unanimously recommended a temporary moratorium on data center applications, revised to run through May 1, 2028, and agreed to a neutral definition of 'data center' that removes editorial language about utility 'strain.' The moratorium is meant to create time to draft local regulations.

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The Ayer Planning Board voted Sept. 22 to recommend a temporary moratorium on applications for data centers and to place a neutral definition of "data center" on the town meeting warrant.

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