Smithfield holds hearing on proposed data center

Smithfield holds hearing on proposed data center

News ClipWJAR·Smithfield, Providence County, RI·10/7/2026

Smithfield's Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a developer's appeal of a town planner's determination that its proposed data center application was incomplete. If the appeal succeeds, the project will advance to the planning board process.

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Gov: Smithfield Zoning Board of Appeals, Smithfield Planning Board, Smithfield town planner

The Smithfield Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to consider a developer's appeal of a town planner's decision regarding a proposed data center. The planner determined that the project's application was incomplete.

A favorable ruling would allow the proposal to move forward to review by the Smithfield Planning Board. The article does not identify the developer or provide a final decision on the appeal.