Boxborough planning board proposes temporary data-center moratorium for study

Sep 15, 2026

The planning board proposed a temporary moratorium on permitting data centers while it studies local impacts and an appropriate size/energy threshold; the board sought public comment on whether a power threshold should be included or removed so smaller facilities are not exempt from review.

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The Boxborough planning director presented a draft warrant article that would place a temporary ban on new data-center permits while town staff and the planning board study impacts and draft zoning language.

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