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No project in Amherst Town City, but 1 nearby

Who decides here: the City Council of Amherst Town City votes on zoning. The Hampshire County may review big projects too.

Nearby (within 15 miles)

Stopped or cancelledabout 12 miles away

Chestnut River data center at former Hampden Paper mill, Holyoke

Holyoke, Hampden County

🕒 June 16, 2026: City Council voted 9-4 to ban future data centers, ending this plan.

Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town

What you can do

  1. Get told first.
    We'll email you if anything changes in Amherst Town City.
  2. Go to council meetings.
    Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing.
  3. Ask questions in writing.
    Use our checklist.
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🔔 Get told first

We'll email you when something changes in Amherst Town City. Nothing else.

⚡ Your electric company

Depending on where you live in Amherst Town City: Massachusetts Electric Co. (company) or Nstar Electric Company (company).

Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Massachusetts.