Mount Carmel Twp. residents form action group for 'stronger voice' against large-scale data centers

Mount Carmel Twp. residents form action group for 'stronger voice' against large-scale data centers

News ClipThe News-Item·Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, PA·6/27/2026

Residents of Mount Carmel Township, Pennsylvania, have formed a new grassroots organization, Coal Region Advocates for A Neighborhood-First Environment (CRANE), to oppose the development of large-scale data centers in the area. The group held its first meeting on May 13 to amplify community voices on the issue.

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Mount Carmel Township residents have established a grassroots organization named Coal Region Advocates for A Neighborhood-First Environment (CRANE) to collectively oppose the development of large-scale data centers within their community. The organization's founding purpose is to provide local residents with a more unified and impactful voice concerning these proposed projects. CRANE conducted its inaugural meeting on May 13 to begin its advocacy efforts.