HOLYOKE — Although Holyoke recently banned future developments of data centers in the city, the conversation regarding the controversial buildings continued during an Ordinance Committee meeting on June 30.
WESTFIELD — One hundred residents jammed City Council chambers on June 18 for the public hearing and City Council vote on whether to impose a temporary one-year moratorium on data centers in the city, which passed unanimously following the hearing.
HOLYOKE — Future data centers are banned in the city of Holyoke after the City Council voted 9-4 in favor of a zoning ordinance amendment during its council meeting on June 16.
WESTFIELD — Acknowledging that the use of artificial intelligence and the need for supporting data centers are not only becoming a fact of life but also a potential economic boon for the state, state Sen. John Velis renewed his push for assurances that the energy and water impacts of these centers do not impact local rate payers.
HOLYOKE — A proposed data center at the former Hampden Paper Complex on Water Street has sparked debate in Holyoke after the City Council discussed a zoning amendment to ban the facilities during its June 2 meeting.