Servistar Realties

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News ClipThe Boston Globe·Westfield, Hampden County, MA

Westfield, Massachusetts, Data Center Proposal Faces Opposition, City Council Enacts Moratorium

A proposed $4 billion data center complex in Westfield, Massachusetts, is facing intense opposition from local residents concerned about environmental impacts and utility costs. However, construction unions strongly support the project, citing the creation of thousands of high-paying jobs. Amid the controversy, the Westfield City Council adopted a one-year moratorium on new data center proposals, though it exempts the current Servistar Realties project.

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8/1/2026

News ClipThe Boston Globe·Westfield, Hampden County, MA

Westfield City Council Enacts One-Year Data Center Moratorium Amid Opposition

The Westfield City Council in Massachusetts has unanimously enacted a one-year moratorium on new data centers, five years after approving a large Servistar Realties project. Residents are concerned about environmental impacts, including water and electricity usage, and are vowing to fight the already approved project. Meanwhile, Governor Maura Healey has introduced new requirements for data centers to receive state tax breaks.

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7/14/2026