The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
City of Agawam Town
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Agawam Town has enacted a temporary pause on data-center development for 270 days, with a possible 90-day extension. Its effect on existing operations is unspecified.
Rating from Massachusetts statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Agawam Town.
current law · Town of AgawamTemporarily prohibits data centers in Agawam for 270 days, with a possible 90-day extension, while the town develops regulations.Agawam temporary data-center moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure would pause data-center development for 270 days, with a possible 90-day extension, making it a substantial temporary barrier to building or expanding facilities (270 day moratorium; add another 90 days). The sources describe it as a temporary moratorium but do not specify its exact effect on existing data-center operations.
Timing
- Ends
- 270 days after adoption
The moratorium may be extended by an additional 90 days if necessary.
People behind it
- Mayor Johnson
Sponsor of TR-2026-44, TR-2026-45, TR-2026-46, TR-2026-47, TR-2026-48, TR-2026-49, TR-2026-50, TOR-2026-4, TOR-2026-5, TOR-2026-6, TR-2026-53, TR-2026-54, TR-2026-55, and TR-2026-56.
- Council President Russo
Co-sponsor of TOR-2026-4 and sponsor of TOR-2026-3.
- Councilor Bitzas
Sponsor of TR-2026-51.
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- Councilor Borgatti
Co-sponsor of TR-2026-52.
- Councilor Calabrese
Co-sponsor of TR-2026-52.
- Councilor Mercadante
Co-sponsor of TOR-2026-6.
- KY Shawn, LLC
Petitioner and applicant for the 314–318 Silver Street site plan.
- John Cain
Applicant for the 314–318 Silver Street site plan.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Temporarily prohibits data centers in Agawam for 270 days while the town researches and develops a permanent ordinance; the moratorium may be extended by up to an additional 90 days if necessary.
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