Nothing reported in New Bedford City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of New Bedford City votes on zoning. The Bristol County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
Today data centers are allowed without a special hearing in many parts of New Bedford. Mayor Jon Mitchell proposed an ordinance that would require a special permit from the zoning board plus the mayor's approval. It would let the city ask for limits on water, power and noise, and direct payments. It is waiting for a City Council vote.
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Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in New Bedford City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in New Bedford City: Town of North Attleborough (run by the town) or Nstar Electric Company (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Massachusetts.