Legislation Details

File #: 253-26    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Order Status: Tabled to a Future Date
File created: 4/29/2026 In control: Economic Development Committee
On agenda: 5/5/2026 Final action:
Title: Order: That the City Council tasks the Economic Development Committee, in conjunction with respective City staff, to undertake studies and obtain resident input on the infrastructure, environmental, health, and economic considerations data centers may have on the City of Malden and surrounding communities. The Economic Development Committee will report back to the Full Council on the findings from this study and provide a recommendation to determine appropriate zoning districts and use regulations.
Sponsors: Ari Taylor, Carey McDonald, Ryan O'Malley
Attachments: 1. Data Center Definitions 51226, 2. Data Center Information 51226
Related files: 252-26

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Order: That the City Council tasks the Economic Development Committee, in conjunction with respective City staff, to undertake studies and obtain resident input on the infrastructure, environmental, health, and economic considerations data centers may have on the City of Malden and surrounding communities. The Economic Development Committee will report back to the Full Council on the findings from this study and provide a recommendation to determine appropriate zoning districts and use regulations.