Key dates and milestones.
Here are the public meetings and the City Council vote ahead. Use Add to Calendar to save each date on your device, or Google Calendar for a browser shortcut — same details either way.
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April 2026
Project publicly announced
The data center project is publicly announced. Residents and the broader community begin to learn the details of what is proposed.
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May 13, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
Public Meeting #1
First City-hosted public meeting on the proposal. Attend in person, listen, and ask questions. Verify time and location with the City Clerk.
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May 15, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
Public Meeting #2
Second City-hosted public meeting. Same agenda topic; a second opportunity to attend if you can't make the May 13 meeting.
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May 26, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Gardner Planning Commission Hearing
The Planning Commission reviews the rezoning application and makes a formal recommendation to the City Council. Public comment is invited and becomes part of the official record.
This is the meeting where in-person testimony has the most direct impact.
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June 15, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Gardner City Council Vote
City Council votes on the rezoning application. Public comment is taken before the vote. This is the final decision-making meeting.
Meeting dates and times above are based on the best information currently available. The City of Gardner is the authoritative source — verify any meeting on the official City Council agendas and Planning Commission agendas pages before traveling.