Westfield One-Year Data Center Moratorium
Westfield, Massachusetts — Westfield One-Year Data Center Moratorium
Westfield, Massachusetts · Westfield One-Year Data Center Moratorium
- Status
- Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Applies to
- Westfield, Massachusetts
The Westfield City Council made the moratorium official on July 6, 2026 with a unanimous second-reading vote, imposing a 12-month (365-day) ban on new data centers while it studies zoning and health impacts.
Who is protected: People subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Westfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | July 6, 2026 |
| Citation | Westfield One-Year Data Center Moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Massachusetts city cements 365-day data center moratorium after residents raise water, power fears - The Cool Down |
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