Nothing reported in Boston City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Boston City votes on zoning. The Suffolk County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
🚫 Ban
City Councilor Miniard Culpepper proposed a zoning change that would ban new data centers in every zoning district in Boston. Existing data centers could stay open but could not expand. It was sent to a committee for a hearing and would also need Zoning Commission approval.
Sept 16, 2026Source
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
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Boston City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Boston City: Massachusetts Bay Trans Authority (public) 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.