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Barrington seeks local moratorium on data centers; board notes state threshold of 50 MW
Summary
The Town of Barrington proposed a moratorium on data centers; the board discussed that statewide moratoriums typically do not cover facilities under 50 MW and found a positive countywide impact for the local moratorium referral.
Application 2026‑40, submitted by the Town of Barrington, proposes a local moratorium on data center development. The transcript records a factual threshold discussed by the board: "Anything less than 50 MW is not covered by the statewide moratorium," a point noted in the referral background as the town considers local controls.
Chandra Gilman moved that the county planning board find the referral has a positive countywide impact; David Adam seconded and the motion carried. The county finding signals potentially broader land‑use implications for energy-intensive facilities; any moratorium would be enacted by the Town of Barrington subject to local law and follow‑up procedures.
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