All across the Commonwealth, our communities are experiencing a tremendous increase in data center proposals. Due to this recent influx, many municipalities are finding themselves playing catch up- rushing to develop data center ordinances, managing conditional use hearings, and generally trying to protect their community in this new context- while lacking the information and resources needed to do so.

We believe that local government officials need the provision of time right now- time to develop zoning ordinances that ensure the safety for their communities and the general appropriateness of any data center that could be built there. With that in mind, we will be introducing legislation that allows municipalities the option to put a 180 day pause on all data center applications while they develop the proper ordinances and protections for their community. This window of time will provide some breathing room for local officials, allowing for thorough research, consideration, and decision making.

Please join us in ensuring that municipalities have the time they need to make the decisions that are in the best interests of their communities.