Scott Ritchey, representing a group from Save Carbon County, urged Towamensing Township supervisors to consider adopting an ordinance regulating data centers during a recent meeting.

“Other communities are actively implementing policies,” Ritchey said, citing concerns such as large energy consumption, high water use, pollution and noise.

When asked whether the township had developed any regulations, Chairman Guy Seifert said, “We are actively working on a data center ordinance.”

Solicitor Tom Nanovic added, “We have advertised zoning workshops, which the public can attend.”

Seifert encouraged residents to monitor the township website for updates, noting that the township is also reviewing land use regulations and its Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. He said the township is participating in a comprehensive plan with Palmerton, Lower Towamensing and Bowmanstown.

Once a draft ordinance is completed, Seifert said it will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and reviewed by the township engineer for revisions. The township will allow 30 days for review before scheduling a public hearing.

In other business, supervisors announced that a per capita tax exemption for active military personnel will go into effect in January 2027.

The township’s Historic Committee reported its recent tricky tray fundraiser at the firehouse raised more than $1,000 for renovations to the Greenzweig schoolhouse.

Supervisors also awarded the asphalt and sealcoat bid to Asphalt Maintenance Solutions for $198,956.24. New Enterprise Stone and Lime Company Inc. was awarded the contract for bituminous products in the amount of $322,917.84 after seven bids were received.

Carbon Chamber of Economic Development Corporation representative Jared Soto introduced himself and outlined services offered through the organization, including small business marketing, promotions and loans.