AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoData Center Debate: The Kraft Group is seeking approval for a $16 billion data center campus in Sutton that could use 900 megawatts of electricity. Northampton, meanwhile, approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers, citing power and water concerns. Climate Leadership: Gov. Maura Healey named deputy Aladdine Joroff as the state’s new climate chief, succeeding Melissa Hoffer as Massachusetts faces emissions targets and rising energy costs. Birchmore Verdict: Former Stoughton detective Matthew Farwell was convicted of murdering Sandra Birchmore and causing the death of her unborn child; he is due to be sentenced Feb. 3. State Police Settlement: Massachusetts State Police agreed to pay Karen Read $100,000 to settle her lawsuit. Election Changes: Voters approved expanding public records access to the governor’s office and Legislature, and backed Election Day voter registration.
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