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Don’t ban data centers. Build better rules.
Massachusetts is addressing the debate over hyperscale data centers by promoting regulated development rather than bans. While Lowell imposed a one-year moratorium, Everett is considering zoning limits, and Governor Healey supports a tax exemption for large data centers to boost economic growth in AI, clean energy, and health care.
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