Taunton councilors considering data center moratorium #shorts
The Taunton City Council is considering a one-year moratorium on new data center development while the city studies potential community impacts and regulations. VMD Companies says the pause could derail a prospective tenant and is seeking an exemption for properties already approved by the city.
Taunton City Council members are expected to consider a one-year pause on new data center development as the city evaluates restrictions, special permitting requirements and potential effects on the community. Mayor Shauna O'Connell said the pause would give officials time to gather facts and protect residents and taxpayers before approving future projects.
The proposed moratorium could affect a deal involving property owned by VMD Companies. The company told city officials that an interested tenant may not wait through the one-year pause and requested an exemption for existing properties that have already received city approval. The proposal comes amid broader local opposition to data centers.