Councilors likely to vote on crypto ATM, data center measures

NEWBURYPORT — City councilors may vote Monday on proposals that would ban cryptocurrency ATMs and a specific type of data center in the city.

The council meeting at City Hall will also include discussion on whether to accept over $1 million in grants for the Storey Avenue pump station project that would help ensure the continued delivery of clean water to residents.

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