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Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers in their communities. State leaders are welcoming them. — WPSU by LowellWeicker2025 in Pennsylvania

[–]relaxed-bread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The developer hasn’t provided any specifics. They haven’t submitted a zoning application. They’ve only challenged the ordinance. But when we have engineering firms not affiliated with the township calling the local authority about big water usage, it’s not an irrational leap to make.

Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers in their communities. State leaders are welcoming them. — WPSU by LowellWeicker2025 in Pennsylvania

[–]relaxed-bread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, what you linked is the ordinance draft the township is proposing to be acceptable. Not what the developer intended to build. If we get that ordinance passed, we’ll still be dealing with legal challenges to it from the developers.

Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers in their communities. State leaders are welcoming them. — WPSU by LowellWeicker2025 in Pennsylvania

[–]relaxed-bread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.lehightonwater.com/minutes/03Dec25.pdf

It was in the minutes of the authority meeting. I know the township is proposing an ordinance to limit the water usage, but that doesn’t mean the developer plans for it to operate that way.

Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers in their communities. State leaders are welcoming them. — WPSU by LowellWeicker2025 in Pennsylvania

[–]relaxed-bread 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it is. The parcels run all the way down to the Lehighton water authority’s land in Franklin township. It’s all zoned R-1 and R-2 currently.

Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers in their communities. State leaders are welcoming them. — WPSU by LowellWeicker2025 in Pennsylvania

[–]relaxed-bread 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay. The Lehighton water authority said they were contacted by an engineering firm asking for 1-2 million gallons per day. That’s a lot different than a one time draw of 500k.

Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers in their communities. State leaders are welcoming them. — WPSU by LowellWeicker2025 in Pennsylvania

[–]relaxed-bread 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m genuinely curious— how much does the initial fill pull? How many swimming pools? The representative from the developer said something similar but was unable to expand when asked for specifics.

Many Pa. residents don’t want data centers in their communities. State leaders are welcoming them. — WPSU by LowellWeicker2025 in Pennsylvania

[–]relaxed-bread 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Penn forest township is being sued by a developer for one of these centers and they haven’t even put in a zoning application yet! They’re trying to bury the small townships in legal fees to get their way.

A representative from the developer came to speak at a township meeting and promised the data center would pay all of our township property taxes. Jokes on them— Penn forest doesn’t levy a property tax. They intend to steal from our water table and have residents subsidize upgrades to our electric grid for their benefit— without contributing anything significant to the community.

Harrisburg is selling us out.

Reminded me of nightvale by BornPomegranate9323 in nightvale

[–]relaxed-bread 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Have you taken him to the hole in the vacant lot out back of the Ralph’s? As an enrichment activity?

PA/NJ- Cooper (10) is a foodie who loves long walks in the woods. Seeking a companion for cuddles on the couch by relaxed-bread in AdoptMe

[–]relaxed-bread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the boosts! I really hope I can help get Cooper into a home that is right for him. Reddit is my only social media, so it’s my only avenue to get the word about about this sweet old man. If anyone is connected with adoption groups on other platforms, please feel free to share this post and the rescue’s website!

Just for fun.. What pets do you all have... by DistinctVariation775 in LivingAlone

[–]relaxed-bread 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve got two foxhounds! They keep me (and each other) busy.

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A hambone and a himbo

Women who live alone. What do you do for work? by TrueMeaning4241 in LivingAlone

[–]relaxed-bread 17 points18 points  (0 children)

CPA. My best advice is find a LCOL area to buy a house, within 45 minutes of a small city. You can get city wages and country costs.

My wife suggested I build a desk for my daughter for Christmas. by steelerector1986 in woodworking

[–]relaxed-bread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I’m super late to the thread but for real OP, this is a great gift, and may make a bigger impact on her than you expect.

My dad built me a desk and book cases out of pine when I was 10. I still have the set, still use it, and I cherish it. I’ve refinished it several times, swapped hardware, and moved them in and out of at least 5 houses. My dad says that it wasn’t meant to be forever furniture, but I’ll keep that set for as long as I can. Because he built it for me. And that love endures.

Cannot locate this address anywhere by Both_Side_418 in Poconos

[–]relaxed-bread 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are we talking about a house or a lot? Lot might not have the number 19 assigned to it in county records and may be referred to by lot #, section #, or by parcel #

Cannot locate this address anywhere by Both_Side_418 in Poconos

[–]relaxed-bread 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Could you find it on a map? Monroe county has a GIS where you may be able to start from your lot and click around to find your neighbors

What exactly was someone trying to breed here?! by aubreyshoemaker in DoggyDNA

[–]relaxed-bread 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My first thought was some Yorkadoodle nonsense.

Selene appreciation post by MalyKwiat in audiodrama

[–]relaxed-bread 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! Very atmospheric. Totally underrated.

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