Barrington seeks local moratorium on data centers; board notes state threshold of 50 MW
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.
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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.
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