As Smithfield moves to ban data centers, Smith Hill is still debating how to define them
News ClipRhode Island Current·Smithfield, Providence County, RI·4/13/2026
The town of Smithfield, Rhode Island, is moving forward with plans to ban data centers. Concurrently, the state legislature at Smith Hill is debating how to officially define data centers, indicating ongoing regulatory discussions.
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Gov: Smithfield Town Council, Rhode Island General Assembly
As Smithfield moves to ban data centers, Smith Hill is still debating how to define them Rhode Island Current