Massachusetts, year by year.
Every act on the record for Massachusetts, on the day it happened, newest first by month. Under each month, one tap away, the background, plans and statements the same sources carried. The counts are the state hub's records; nothing is estimated.
The record by year
On the record as of October 27, 2026.
An act sits on the day it happened: the day its own sentence names, or the day its source gives for it. An act the record knows only from the date of the article that reported it sits under that article's month, one tap away, marked Reported with the article's date. So do background, plans and statements, which are not acts. The same act reported by several sources is one line with the reports behind it, on its day where any of them dates it. The milestones alone, for every state, are on the timeline.
33 acts on the line for Massachusetts, from 156 dated lines in the records' histories and the scorecard. 34 more acts are dated only by the article that reported them and sit under their month. 20 lines report an act already listed. 69 lines are background, plans or statements. 13 lines sit on a date other than the one they were filed under, because their own sentence names the day, the month or the year it happened; each says so. Where a line sits is read from its own words and the row is never changed (how dates are read).
2026 27 acts on the line from 43 reports; 33 reported, dated only by the article; 68 lines of background, plans and statements
September 2026 10 acts on the line from 24 reports; 24 reported; 60 lines of background, plans and statements
Salem City Council passed first reading of a zoning ordinance to ban data centers with an aggregate energy demand of two megawatts or higher on September 25, 2026.
patch.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
Gov. Maura Healey signed Executive Order No. 658 on September 8, 2026 requiring large data center projects with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts to secure local approval before state agencies advance their permit applications.
coastalabc.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
5 more reports of this
- Reported September 8 Gov. Healey signed executive order requiring data centers to receive local approval before seeking state permits. westernmassnews.com (opens in a new tab)
- Sep 8 Governor Healey signed an executive order on September 8, 2026 requiring local approval for new data center infrastructure boston25news.com (opens in a new tab)
- Sep 8 Governor Maura Healey signed executive order on September 8, 2026 requiring local approval for data centers patch.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 9 Governor Healey signed executive order preventing data centers over 25 megawatts from seeking state permits without local approvals realtor.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 14 Massachusetts Governor signed executive order requiring local approval before data center projects can advance through state permitting constructionowners.com (opens in a new tab)
Governor Maura Healey signed Executive Order 658 on September 8 forcing data centers over 25 megawatts to procure own clean power or pay into ratepayer fund
startupfortune.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
1 more report of this
- Reported September 19 Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order requiring data centers larger than 25 megawatts to provide 100% clean power or pay into a ratepayer protection fund vocal.media (opens in a new tab)
Executive Order 658 signed September 8 2026 requires data centers above 25 MW peak demand to procure new clean electricity to meet annual consumption
taiyangnews.info (opens in a new tab), international outlet
Executive Order 658 issued September 8, 2026 requiring data center projects over 25 MW to submit community benefits agreement and comply with June 2026 data center development and operations framework
mondaq.com (opens in a new tab), trade press
5 more reports of this
- Reported September 10 Governor Maura Healey issued Executive Order 658 establishing framework for data center development jdsupra.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 13 Governor Healey issued Executive Order No. 658 requiring local approval for data center projects bowditch.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 14 Governor Maura Healey issued executive order requiring AI data center facilities to gain local approval and be energy self sufficient before state permits patch.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 16 Gov. Maura Healey issued an executive order giving local communities expanded role in reviewing proposed data center projects bowditch.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 19 Gov. Maura Healey issued an executive order restricting future data centers in Massachusetts boston.com (opens in a new tab)
Executive Order 658 issued September 8, 2026 establishes permitting and regulatory standards for data centers exceeding 25 MW peak electricity demand
natlawreview.com (opens in a new tab), trade press
1 more report of this
- Sep 8 Massachusetts issued Executive Order 658 on September 8 requiring facilities with peak electricity demand above 25 MW to procure enough new clean generation. environmentenergyleader.com (opens in a new tab)
Governor Healey signed Executive Order 658 on September 8 barring state agencies from permitting data centers above 25 megawatts unless developers meet state standards and file a community benefits agreement
marbleheadindependent.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Markley Group invested more than 600 million dollars to transform former Prince Spaghetti factory into 14 acre data center campus in Lowell
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Maura Healey signed executive order barring state agencies from permitting large new or expanded data centers unless developers submit community benefits agreement with key stakeholders
bowditch.com (opens in a new tab), primary source
2 more reports of this
- Reported September 8 Gov. Healey signed an executive order requiring data center community consent before state permits. yahoo.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 8 Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order blocking state agencies from issuing permits or authorizations to data centers with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts unless the applicant has complied with state guidelines and entered into a community benefits agreement bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab)
Governor Healey signed an executive order in this month requiring community approval before state permits are issued to new data centers.
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 23, 2026)
Reported in September 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 24 acts
Governor Maura Healey issued an executive order reinforcing community control to determine how and whether data centers are incorporated in towns and cities rather than impose statewide regulations.
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Mansfield limited potential data center developments to those requiring no more than 2 megawatts of power; will issue five year permits with regular reporting on electricity, water use, and noise emissions.
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The Massachusetts Senate has proposed putting a pause on data center growth to buy time to study the best path forward.
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Agawam city council voted unanimously to ban cryptocurrency ATMs, requiring removal within 90 days.
atmmarketplace.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Agawam city council approved a temporary hold on data center developments while drafting a preliminary ordinance.
atmmarketplace.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Mansfield Massachusetts banned data centers requiring more than 10 megawatts of electricity
hartfordbusiness.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Executive order directs communities to avoid signing non disclosure agreements with data center developers to improve transparency
vocal.media (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor paused applications for data center sales tax exemption to give regulators time to implement restrictions
vocal.media (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Massachusetts imposed new requirements on data center projects with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts, conditioning permits on community benefit agreements.
jdsupra.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Massachusetts adopted community benefit requirements for data center projects under Governor Maura Healey
law.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 17 Massachusetts adopted an executive order establishing community benefit requirements for data center projects mintz.com (opens in a new tab)
Governor Healey issued executive order requiring large data centers with peak electricity demand above 25 megawatts to meet standards for energy, water, air quality and public health
commonwealthbeacon.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Healey signed executive order requiring data center projects to need local buy in via community benefits agreements before state will sign off
briefs.co (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Middlesex Superior Court judge temporarily blocked installation of four diesel generators at Lowell data center while allowing operation of four already installed generators
wbur.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
State halted new applications for sales and use tax exemption created in 2024 for data centers requiring 100 jobs and 50 million dollar investment
startupfortune.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor prohibited nondisclosure agreements between state agencies and data center developers in favor of transparency
realtor.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Maura Healey issues executive order establishing framework for data center development regulation.
jdsupra.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Holyoke became the first city in Massachusetts to ban data centers using more than 12 megawatts following a City Council vote in June
capecodtimes.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 11 Holyoke became the first community in Massachusetts to ban new data centers wbur.org (opens in a new tab)
Governor Maura Healey announced new executive order requiring data centers to secure local community support and community benefits agreements to receive state permits
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Lowell and Mansfield approved moratoriums on new data center development
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Holyoke enacted citywide ban on data centers
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Maura Healey issued an executive order on data centers requiring community support before construction, developer funded energy and infrastructure, and proof developers will not harm communities
c-span.org (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 10 Governor Maura Healey issued executive order requiring data centers over 25 megawatts to supply 100 percent of electricity through clean energy or contribute to ratepayer protection fund theaiinsider.tech (opens in a new tab)
Officials in Lowell approved a one year moratorium on new data center construction projects
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Healey's administration stopped accepting applications for a sales tax exemption for data centers
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 10 Massachusetts paused data center sales tax exemption theaiinsider.tech (opens in a new tab)
Servistar Realties proposed constructing a campus of 10 separate buildings requiring 274 megawatts of electricity
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for September 2026, not acts of their own: 60 lines of background, plans and statements
Lowell and Westfield have since approved moratoriums on any new data centers.
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Governor Maura Healey has offered a framework to guide future data center growth, requiring data centers to bring their own clean energy supplies or pay into a ratepayer protection fund.
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The House is proposing that data centers procure renewable energy to power at least 80 percent of a data center's needs.
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Executive order requires data centers to meet 100% of their electricity demand with clean energy generation, stricter than the state's general clean energy standard of 40% renewable sourcing by 2030
vocal.media (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Order prohibits non disclosure agreements with permitting agencies except as otherwise provided by law
natlawreview.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
DPU must develop clean energy procurement protocols by December 31, 2026
natlawreview.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive Order 658 requires community benefits agreement reviewed by Office of Environmental Justice and Equity
natlawreview.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
State permitting agencies cannot issue permits without community benefits agreement conforming to Massachusetts Office of Environmental Justice and Equity March 2026 community benefit plans guidelines
mondaq.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
MassDEP must establish alternative clean energy compliance payment mechanism by December 31, 2026
mondaq.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers above 25 megawatts must demonstrate compliance with responsible development framework and enter community benefits agreements before receiving state permits
commonwealthbeacon.org (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers with peak electricity demand above 25 megawatts must demonstrate compliance with state framework
constructionowners.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Developers must provide or fund clean energy and energy infrastructure required for data center projects
constructionowners.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive Order applies to data center projects with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts
bowditch.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
For covered projects, local approval is now tied directly to state permitting process
bowditch.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Covered projects must submit community benefits agreement with host community before state permitting
bowditch.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Massachusetts Executive Order 658 requires data centers above 25 megawatts to procure sufficient incremental new clean electricity generation to meet annual consumption
techtarget.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The order applies to data centers built or expanded after September 8 that exceed 25 megawatts of peak electric demand
techtarget.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
MassDEP must establish an alternative payment fee for projects not producing incremental clean electricity by December 31
techtarget.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The Massachusetts June framework requires new data centers to supply or directly procure clean energy generation sufficient to meet 100 percent of demand
techtarget.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Order outlaws nondisclosure deals between state agencies and data center developers
briefs.co (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Developers must arrange and finance own clean energy and related infrastructure or chip into ratepayer protection fund
briefs.co (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Massachusetts previously stopped offering sales tax incentives for data centers
briefs.co (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
MassDEP must establish alternative compliance payment mechanism by December 31 2026 for projects not meeting clean energy requirement
taiyangnews.info (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Payments go into Ratepayer Protection Fund to mitigate electricity supply costs
taiyangnews.info (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers must demonstrate clean energy compliance before state permits; community approval required
taiyangnews.info (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts must show adherence to administration framework to secure permits
mezha.net (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive order creates Ratepayer Protection Fund into which data centers must pay if unable to immediately generate own clean energy
mezha.net (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection required to develop alternative compliance payment mechanism by December 31
mezha.net (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Order requires community benefits agreement before project can reach state level review, flipping usual order of operations to make town approval precede state approval
startupfortune.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Order bars non disclosure agreements between state agencies and data center developers
startupfortune.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
September 8 executive order requires clean energy plan for data center new construction
rtoinsider.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Order requires data centers to secure community benefits agreement outlining how developer will benefit communities
realtor.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data center developer must show clean energy supply water resources and community feedback before advancing
realtor.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
State previously paused data center sales tax exemption that allowed data center operators to buy servers and equipment
realtor.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Kevin Xu tracked three active moratoria on data center development in Massachusetts including Lowell Westfield and Holyoke with four other areas considering them
realtor.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Governor Healey's executive order requires data centers larger than 25 megawatts to bring their own power and meet 100 percent clean energy requirements in Massachusetts.
techcrunch.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive order requires community benefits agreement with host community.
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive order requires data centers to provide their own clean energy or pay into ratepayer protection fund.
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive order prohibits nondisclosure agreements between state agencies and data center developers.
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
State requires proposed data center projects with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts to demonstrate compliance before permitting.
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive order requires community benefits agreement with host city before data centers move forward.
westernmassnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive order establishes ratepayer protection fund requiring data centers to return money if electricity costs not fully covered.
westernmassnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Older data centers must follow energy, water, and community engagement standards outlined by governor.
westernmassnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The executive order requires developers to prove they won't harm the environment or communities and provide their own clean energy on day one
boston25news.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
If developers cannot provide their own clean energy, they must pay ratepayers for energy until their own supply is in place
boston25news.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive Order 658 requires data centers with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts to secure local approval before state agencies advance permit applications
turnto10.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Developers must enter community benefits agreements meeting state standards before state permitting
turnto10.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Executive Order prohibits nondisclosure agreements between state agencies and data center developers
turnto10.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers must provide clean energy and infrastructure to support operations, with non compliant companies paying fees into a Ratepayer Protection Fund
turnto10.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
State data center framework addresses energy costs, water use, air quality, noise, public health and community engagement
turnto10.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Healey administration previously paused applications for state sales tax exemption for data centers
turnto10.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Data centers required to supply own clean energy or pay into rate payer protection fund
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data center development process must be transparent with no non disclosure agreements between state agencies and developers
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
New regulations only apply to development of new data centers, not existing facilities
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers must secure community benefits agreement before development
patch.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers must provide for or pay for their own energy consumption through clean energy or Ratepayer Protection Fund
patch.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
State permitting agencies will not advance projects without local approval
patch.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Data centers with peak electricity demand exceeding 25 megawatts must demonstrate compliance before permits granted
patch.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Non disclosure agreements between state agencies and data centers are prohibited
patch.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The order requires data centers to fund the full cost of the energy infrastructure and clean energy supply needed to support operations
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
August 2026 1 act on the line; 3 reported; 5 lines of background, plans and statements
Massachusetts governor paused applications for data center sales tax exemption that went into effect last month.
techcrunch.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 9, 2026)
Reported in August 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 3 acts
A Massachusetts initiative petition filed would require electricity safeguards, water system capacity evidence, drought response plan, and two-thirds local voter approval before data center permitting
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The air permit was originally approved by Mass DEP
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
A judge temporarily blocked installation of four new diesel generators
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for August 2026, not acts of their own: 5 lines of background, plans and statements
Ballot initiative in Massachusetts on data center policy
boston.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Proposed Massachusetts ballot initiative on data center policy
news.ballotpedia.org (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Lowell residents obtained stay against data center
law.yale.edu (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
The company has four generators already installed at the facility
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Markley Group owns the property and has invested more than $600 million in the project
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
July 2026 No acts on the line; 2 reported; 1 line of background, plans and statements
Reported in July 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 2 acts
Lowell residents sued over a data center expansion
wcvb.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Residents requested a judge to pause a data center expansion in Lowell
wbur.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for July 2026, not acts of their own: 1 line of background, plans and statements
A public meeting about a data center in Lowell occurred with community participation
masslive.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
June 2026 7 acts on the line from 9 reports; 3 reported; 1 line of background, plans and statements
Order builds on framework announced June 25 to address environmental economic and other negative effects from data center development
rtoinsider.com (opens in a new tab), trade press
1 more report of this
- Jun 25 Healey announced framework June 25 to address environmental economic and other negative effects from data center development briefs.co (opens in a new tab)
Gov. Maura Healey paused data center tax exemption applications on June 25 while leaders weigh stronger protections
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
The administration published a data center framework on June 25
marbleheadindependent.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Healey paused new applications for the state's data center sales tax exemption in June 2026
capecodtimes.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its source gives; it names no day)
1 more report of this
- June, no day given Healey paused new applications for the state's data center sales tax exemption in June 2026 due to concerns about impact on communities boston25news.com (opens in a new tab)
In June 2026, Healey announced suspension of Qualified Data Center Sales and Use Tax Exemption enacted by Legislature in 2024.
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
Framework required data centers to bring or fund clean energy generation sufficient to meet 100 percent of demand released June 2026
taiyangnews.info (opens in a new tab), international outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 10, 2026)
The governor halted applications for data center tax incentives in June.
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 23, 2026)
Reported in June 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 3 acts
Governor Healey unveiled rules for data center developers in Massachusetts
govtech.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Healey releases expectations for responsible data center development in Massachusetts
masslive.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Massachusetts pauses tax breaks for data centers
cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for June 2026, not acts of their own: 1 line of background, plans and statements
Data center developers are pointing out assets at Holyoke site
masslive.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
May 2026 2 acts on the line; 1 reported; 1 line of background, plans and statements
Data center expansion in Lowell has affected the town
thecrimson.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Mansfield voters passed near total ban on data centers in May 2026.
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
Reported in May 2026, dated only by the article that carried it: 1 act
Lowell residents filed a lawsuit against a data center and the state regarding an air quality permit
commonwealthbeacon.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for May 2026, not acts of their own: 1 line of background, plans and statements
Lowell residents file Massachusetts' first lawsuit against a data center
boston.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
April 2026 2 acts on the line
A clinic filed a lawsuit to challenge a data center expansion in Lowell
law.yale.edu (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Lowell residents sued Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in April over Markley Group's flawed air quality plan for eight new generators
fallriverreporter.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its source gives; it names no day)
March 2026 3 acts on the line
Lowell City Council imposed a 360 day moratorium on data centers in March
bostonherald.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its source gives; it names no day)
Lowell enacted state's first moratorium on data center development in March 2026.
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
Lowell approved a one year moratorium on data center construction in March
boston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 15, 2026)
2026, no month given 2 acts
City councilors in Westfield voted earlier this year to enact a one year moratorium on additional data centers
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
Holyoke approved a ban on data centers earlier this year
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
2024 3 acts on the line; 1 reported, dated only by the article; 1 line of background, plans and statements
September 2024 No acts on the line; 1 reported
Reported in September 2024, dated only by the article that carried it: 1 act
Massachusetts residents protested data farm expansion
govtech.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
January 2024 No acts on the line; 1 line of background, plans and statements
Also on the record for January 2024, not acts of their own: 1 line of background, plans and statements
Two years ago, the state Legislature approved a tax incentive for data center development
cnhinews.com (opens in a new tab) (an act at a time its sentence does not give)
2024, no month given 3 acts
The sales tax exemption was created by law signed by Healey in 2024 giving qualified data centers a potential 20 year sales tax exemption
boston25news.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
Massachusetts Legislature approved tax incentive for data center development in 2024; Governor Healey pressed pause in June 2026
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
Massachusetts created a data center sales and use tax exemption in 2024 requiring projects to involve at least 50 million dollars in construction or refurbishment, support no fewer than 100 Massachusetts jobs, and cover 100,000 square feet or more
thecooldown.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Jan 1, 2024)
2021 1 act on the line
2021, no month given 1 act
The Westfield data center project received some local permits in 2021
bostonglobe.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
2015 1 act on the line
2015, no month given 1 act
Markley Group purchased property in 2015
nbcboston.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 8, 2026)
2013 1 act on the line
2013, no month given 1 act
Facility received highest rating for energy efficiency from U.S. Green Building Council in 2013
wbur.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 11, 2026)