Enacted (not yet in effect)
Limited protection
Westfield, Massachusetts — Westfield One-Year Data Center Moratorium
Westfield, Massachusetts · Westfield One-Year Data Center Moratorium
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.
Technical detail
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.
Who must comply: Westfield, Massachusetts
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Westfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Enacted (not yet in effect) |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Enacted | 2026-07-06 |
| Citation | Westfield One-Year Data Center Moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-28 |
| Official source | Massachusetts city cements 365-day data center moratorium after residents raise water, power fears - The Cool Down ↗ |
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