County staff said a 6–8 member advisory committee will be convened to shape local data‑center regulations; members noted state policy constraints and raised power‑feasibility costs and water‑reuse/disposal questions for large projects.

Staff described a two‑phase zoning outreach: an Oct. 6 informational session to explain zoning and regulatory plans (Goodwin Library, 5:30–7 p.m.) and an Oct. 20 joint meeting (planning board, select board, MCI committee) to preview draft zoning. The plan would create a separate MCI zoning district that references a regulatory plan (hybrid traditional + form‑based approach).

The session was a public information and input webinar; staff stated the permit program will go to council in mid-September for further consideration. No motions or votes occurred.