Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista reversed course on Monday about pausing a building code aimed at reducing emissions from new buildings amid pushback from city residents and environmental advocates.
Batista previously recommended a 20 month pause on the code, citing higher costs for developers and a complicated implementation process.
In a statement on X posted Monday, Batista said that after talking with state officials, the city will no longer seek a pause on the code. He said that no action can be taken until three years after the effective date of the policy…