Keene’s Mayor Discusses Downtown Projects, Housing, Events and Data Centers During Monthly WKBK Visit
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn discussed a proposed data center moratorium during his monthly WKBK appearance. He said the pause would give the city time to define data centers and develop local rules, distinguishing the existing relatively small FirstLight facility from a potential 300,000-square-foot, five-gigawatt operation.
Keene Mayor Jay Kahn said the city is considering a moratorium on data center development while officials establish definitions and determine how large facilities should be regulated. He distinguished the existing FirstLight facility in Keene from a hypothetical 300,000-square-foot, five-gigawatt data center that could raise broader community concerns.
The discussion occurred during Kahn’s monthly appearance on WKBK, which also covered downtown construction, housing, municipal finances, public services, local events and other city issues. No final moratorium or data center regulations were reported as adopted.