Council approves temporary data center moratorium on first reading
Agawam City Council unanimously approves data center moratorium on first reading. Council President Anthony J. Russo and Mayor Johnson co-sponsored the temporary ordinance, with the Finance Committee recommending approval 5 to 0, to give the town time to develop permanent regulations. The public
City Council · Meeting of August 3, 2026
Agawam City Council unanimously approves data center moratorium on first reading. Council President Anthony J. Russo and Mayor Johnson co-sponsored the temporary ordinance, with the Finance Committee recommending approval 5 to 0, to give the town time to develop permanent regulations.
The public hearing drew support from residents Corinne Wingard, Catherine McDougal, Douglas Reed, Denis Doroshenko, and Daniel Arventos, with no opposition voiced. The Council also approved grants totaling 106,700 dollars and appropriated funds for feasibility studies and schematic design for roof replacements at four elementary schools.
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Source: the City Council meeting of August 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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