Nothing reported in Old Town City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Old Town City votes on zoning. The Penobscot County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Old Town City Council unanimously passed a six-month data center pause in its industrial zones. It reaches back to Sept. 8. Data centers were already not allowed in other zones. It could be extended to June 2027.
Oct 5, 2026Source
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 Old Town 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
Versant Power (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Maine.