Key dates and milestones.
Here are the public meetings and the City Council vote ahead. Use the "Add to calendar" links to put each date on your phone or computer calendar.
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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.