Massena Town Council Rejects Data Center Moratorium, Allowing Project to Proceed
In the rural town of Massena, the town council rejected a proposed moratorium on data center development by a 3-2 vote, allowing a significant data center project to move forward despite a statewide moratorium.
Syracuse, NY, September 28, 2026 —
In the rural town of Massena, the town council has voted against implementing a proposed moratorium on data center development. The decision, made by a vote of 3-2, effectively allows a significant data center project within the town to move forward.
This local council vote occurs in the context of a broader statewide moratorium on similar developments. The council’s rejection means that Massena will not halt new data center construction, unlike potential restrictions at the state level.
Specific details regarding the proposed data center project, including the developer, project scope, and intended timeline, were not provided in the information available. Similarly, the exact reasons cited by council members for their votes were not detailed.
The vote took place during a town council meeting. The outcome was a 3-2 decision, with three council members voting against the moratorium and two voting in favor. This outcome permits the continuation of plans for a substantial data center development within Massena. The implications of this local decision in relation to any existing or future statewide regulations concerning data centers remain to be seen.
Story summarized from the original created by Tim Knauss on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.
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