Community discusses proposed data center development in Newport Township

Name: Community discusses proposed data center development in Newport Township
Uploaded: 2026-09-27T23:59:45.000Z
Duration: 57 s
Description: Community members in Newport Township, Luzerne County, gathered to discuss a proposed data center development. This meeting follows municipal officials issuing zoning permits for 15 closed-loop data centers and three gas generation facilities. Residents organized the event to inform the community about the project's scope and potential impact.

News Clip0:572822News·Newport Township, Luzerne County, PA·9/27/2026

Community members in Newport Township, Luzerne County, gathered to discuss a proposed data center development. This meeting follows municipal officials issuing zoning permits for 15 closed-loop data centers and three gas generation facilities. Residents organized the event to inform the community about the project's scope and potential impact.

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Gov: Newport Township Officials, Luzerne County

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Community members gathered at West Side Park in Newport Township Sunday to discuss a major data center development proposed for the Luzerne County community. The meeting comes after municipal officials issued zoning permits in early August for 15 closed-loop data centers and three gas generation facilities. Local residents organized the gathering to educate the community about the scope and potential impact of the proposed project.