Attleboro eyes temporary ban on data centers
Attleboro city officials are considering a temporary ban on data center construction due to concerns about water supply and electricity demand. The City Council is expected to vote on this proposal soon. This action follows similar restrictions adopted in May by the nearby city of Mansfield.
Attleboro city officials are debating a temporary moratorium on new data center construction, prompted by worries over the city's water supply and increasing electricity demands. The Attleboro City Council is expected to vote on the proposed ban, which comes shortly after the nearby city of Mansfield implemented its own restrictions in May.
Mansfield's adopted regulations prohibit large-scale data centers and limit smaller facilities to specific zones. Attleboro's consideration of a similar measure highlights growing regional concerns about the environmental and infrastructural impact of these energy- and water-intensive facilities.