Nescopeck residents push back on data center zoning draft

More than 50 residents in Nescopeck Borough voiced strong opposition to a proposed overlay draft that could pave the way for future data center development. Local officials noted that the borough currently has about ten acres of land zoned for industrial use in the center of town, but they acknowledged this specific area is too small to realistically accommodate a major data center, which prompted discussions about creating a new overlay district for larger projects. During a public meeting, community members shared widespread concerns that the draft ordinance leaves too many regulatory gaps, with a primary focus on the potential impact on local water usage given that the Susquehanna River runs directly through the borough. In response to the community feedback, borough officials announced plans to hold a committee meeting on June 1st at 6 p.m. to further discuss the ordinance and review the information presented by residents.