Quentin Good

Policy analyst at Frontier Group

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

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Massachusetts requires local approval for new data centers

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As of September 2026: Public commentator on data center impacts

Massachusetts towns hold veto power over new data centers. Gov. Maura Healey's Sept. 8 order requires projects over 25 megawatts to win community approval and meet a 100% clean-electricity standard before state permitting.

Updated Sep 10