Greenfield City Council approves one-year moratorium on data centers
News ClipFranklin County Now·Greenfield, Franklin County, MA·9/18/2026
The Greenfield City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on data centers. This decision follows Governor Healey's executive order banning data centers not locally approved. The Planning Board will now develop specific zoning codes and regulations for data centers.
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The Greenfield City Council recently voted to approve a one-year moratorium on new data center developments. This move comes shortly after Governor Healey issued an executive order prohibiting data centers unless they receive local approval.
Following the city council's decision, the Planning Board is now tasked with developing and implementing specific zoning codes and regulations that will govern future data center projects within Greenfield.