Hollenback supervisors table vote to replace special counsel

Supervisors in Hollenback Township, Pennsylvania, decided to table a vote concerning the replacement of their special counsel, Attorney Edward Neyheart, after significant public opposition during a special meeting. The proposed replacement was Attorney Michael G. Crotty, who also serves as special counsel for Sugarloaf Township on data center matters. Attorney Neyheart had been appointed to assist Hollenback Township with zoning ordinances related to data centers. A petition supporting Neyheart highlighted his adequate service and expressed dissatisfaction with Crotty's representation in Sugarloaf Township. Residents voiced anxiety over Crotty's lack of local ties, preferring Neyheart's community knowledge. Resident Denise Moyer emphasized the community's desire for supervisors, consultants, and lawyers to create zoning ordinances that protect their rural lifestyle rather than negotiate data center usage. While supervisors did not explicitly state the reason for the potential replacement due to attorney-client privilege, the public's input ultimately persuaded them to postpone the vote.