Grafton Planning Board clears data center prohibition bylaw
Grafton Planning Board advanced a data center prohibition bylaw amendment, directing staff to prepare a supportive recommendation. Chair Greg Dalle-Molle presided over the September 14 meeting, approving two Approval Not Required subdivisions at Blanchard Road and Crosby Road (Adams Corp.,
DocumentCenter · Meeting of September 14, 2026
Grafton Planning Board advanced a data center prohibition bylaw amendment, directing staff to prepare a supportive recommendation. Chair Greg Dalle-Molle presided over the September 14 meeting, approving two Approval Not Required subdivisions at Blanchard Road and Crosby Road (Adams Corp., applicant, with Mark Santoro as President) and a Site Plan at 41 Pleasant Street (applicant Nancy Buffone). The Board deemed Dunkin' Donuts' cosmetic rebranding at 72 Worcester Street a minor modification.
All votes were unanimous; the Board voted to close the public hearing and direct staff to prepare its recommendation clarifying that data centers are prohibited in all zoning districts.
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Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of September 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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