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Board member raises data‑center moratorium question after LD 307 update
Summary
A planning board member flagged LD 307 and said the governor's office indicated a statewide moratorium on data centers; the board discussed whether the town should consider a local moratorium but noted site suitability and large electrical needs make data centers unlikely in town.
Board member Turner reported on LD 307 related to data centers and said the governor's office had indicated a statewide moratorium. Turner asked whether Reading (the town discussed) should consider pursuing a local moratorium and said he had contacted a regional contact (Ken LeClair) about options.
Turner noted that data centers typically require very large electrical connections and that many town sites may not be appropriate for such uses. He suggested the board could consider proactive measures if the community desired them. Board members did not record formal direction or a motion on the topic during the meeting.
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