Springfield adopts one-year moratorium on data centers

Jul 21, 2026

The Town Board signed Resolution 26-0002 to impose a one-year moratorium on data center development while staff prepares an implementing ordinance and public hearing; motion carried 5-0.

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On July 21 the Town Board adopted Resolution 26-0002 enacting a one-year moratorium on data center development in the Town of Springfield. The Plan Commission had recommended moving forward with the moratorium; the minutes record that the town zoning administrator provided background and justification before the board voted to sign the resolution on a motion by Supervisor Tyler Jankowski, seconded by Supervisor Ashley Ballweg (motion carried 5-0).

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