Slate Belt Holdings

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News ClipWFMZ.com·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Potential agreement with data center developer still on table for Upper Mount Bethel, as zoning challenge looms

The Upper Mount Bethel Township supervisors discussed a potential agreement with Slate Belt Holdings to allow a data center complex, which would resolve the developer's legal challenge to the township's zoning laws. A motion to reject any version of the agreement was defeated, keeping negotiations open despite strong public opposition over environmental, noise, electricity, and water concerns. The township also approved legal representation to defend against the zoning challenge, which is expected to be heard in mid-September.

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8/25/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Lehigh Valley community reschedules data center agreement discussion after overflow crowd forces cancelation

Upper Mount Bethel Township has rescheduled a meeting to discuss a data center agreement after an overcapacity crowd forced its cancellation. The proposed deal, drafted by developers, would end a legal challenge to township zoning laws and include up to $50 million in nonprofit donations in exchange for zoning changes and project approval. Residents from both Upper and Lower Mount Bethel Townships express concerns about the strain on water and power resources from data center development.

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8/18/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Lower Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Data center developers press Lehigh Valley community to rezone farmland, quarry

Lower Mount Bethel Township officials and residents are frustrated by data center developers' request to rezone 240 acres of agricultural land for a data center campus. Hundreds attended a public hearing where opposition was vocal, and the township chair reiterated his commitment to preserving agricultural land. The township is finalizing a data center ordinance, and a vote is scheduled for September 14.

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8/18/2026

News ClipThe Morning Call·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Upper Mount Bethel Township faces zoning challenge from data center developers

Data center developers in Upper Mount Bethel Township are challenging the municipality's zoning ordinance, arguing it unlawfully excludes data centers. They seek approval for a proposed 24-building data center campus on 754 acres of industrial land. Residents and an environmental group are raising concerns about environmental impacts and transparency.

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7/29/2026

News ClipWFMZ.com·Upper Mount Bethel, Northampton County, PA

Upper Mount Bethel OKs Amendment to Data Center Rules

The Upper Mount Bethel Township Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to data center regulations, including new performance standards for noise, vibrations, and setbacks. This action comes amidst a legal challenge filed by Slate Belt Holdings, a partner of Talen Energy, which has requested a hearing before the zoning hearing board regarding the ordinance. Residents also voiced concerns about the transparency of discussions between supervisors and developers.

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7/25/2026