🌱 How a Newton data center fight could shape development rules for Dalton
Dalton, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Dalton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Newton data center fight could shape development rules for Dalton
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Monthly Meditation with the Animals – June and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 59.
- Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 85 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Still no hearing set on proposed Newton Twp. data center (thetimes-tribune.com) — A proposed $280 million data center in neighboring Newton Township is tied up in appeals and scheduling delays, and its outcome could shape how large tech projects are handled across the Scranton‑Abingtons region, including Dalton. Because Dalton shares zoning responsibilities through the Scranton‑Abingtons Planning Association, any precedent on where data centers are allowed may affect what types of major developments can, or cannot, come to town. 
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Winnie the Pooh - Friday 7pm →
Imagine NEPA - Performing Arts Center, 113 Church St, Dalton
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2026 Monthly Meditation with the Animals – June →
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, 336 Oak Dr, Dalton
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Music in Platt Park →
Platt Park, 106 N Turnpike Rd, Dalton
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It's a Hit! A baseball musical →
Imagine NEPA - Performing Arts Center, 113 Church St, Dalton
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Wednesday June 24
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Hanover Township Residential Electronics Recycling Collection →
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North American Warhorse →
North American Warhorse, 1000 Dunham Dr, Dunmore
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Taylor Historical Society Meeting →
Taylor Community Library, 710 S Main St, Taylor
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Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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🗞 Nearby News
Clarks Summit
- Citera Family Meat Market opens second location on Lackawanna Trail in Clarks Summit (fox56.com)
- Clarks Summit student wins third in American Legion Oratorical Contest (theabingtonjournal.com)
- Pick your own strawberries season begins in Lackawanna County (wnep.com)
Dickson City
- Murder suspect wanted in New Jersey arrested in Dickson City (fox56.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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