Bartlett Planning Board discusses whether Master Plan should address data centers and small modular reactors

Jul 6, 2026

Board members debated adding AI/data center considerations to the Master Plan, including energy, cooling and safety concerns tied to small modular reactors; members agreed to gather more information before any ordinance or warrant proposal.

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Members of the Bartlett Planning Board discussed whether the town’s Master Plan should include guidance or restrictions for data centers and related energy infrastructure on July 6. The secretary reported outreach to other New Hampshire towns had mixed results; Littleton and Keene reported no current centers, while Manchester’s listing could not be confirmed.

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