Gov. Healey executive order gives Mass. communities veto power over data centers

News ClipMassLive·MA·9/8/2026

Massachusetts Governor Healey has issued an executive order granting local communities veto power over data center developments. This move significantly impacts future data center projects by allowing local governments to block them within their jurisdictions.

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Gov. Healey executive order gives Mass. communities veto power over data centers  MassLive