Select board votes to move forward with study on moratorium for data centers

Jun 12, 2026

After residents and planning staff raised concerns about water, grid and noise impacts, the Bridgton select board voted 3–2 to initiate steps toward a possible moratorium and study of data-center development.

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The Bridgton select board voted to move forward with measures to explore a moratorium on data-center development, a step board members said is intended to secure time to study potential impacts on the town’s water, electric grid and character.

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