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Boston Moves to Ban New Data Centers | Boston News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:48
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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Boston is poised to become the first major U.S. city to ban new data centers, as Councilor Miniard Culpepper pushes to rewrite zoning laws to block future AI, crypto, and cloud computing facilities—citing space limits and soaring power demands. This move follows Governor Healey’s executive order giving municipalities final say, and joins a growing trend a…
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Boston is poised to become the first major U.S. city to ban new data centers, as Councilor Miniard Culpepper pushes to rewrite zoning laws to block future AI, crypto, and cloud computing facilities—citing space limits and soaring power demands. This move follows Governor Healey’s executive order giving municipalities final say, and joins a growing trend across Massachusetts, where cities like Holyoke, Lowell, and Westfield have already restricted or paused development. The debate reflects broade
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