Analysis finds Eastport ordinance requiring voter approval of large data projects ‘unlawful’

News Clipnewscentermaine.com·Eastport, Washington County, ME·8/10/2026

An analysis has determined that an ordinance in Eastport, Maine, which mandates voter approval for large data projects, is unlawful. This legal finding could remove a significant regulatory hurdle for future data center developments in the city.

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Analysis finds Eastport ordinance requiring voter approval of large data projects ‘unlawful’  newscentermaine.com