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🌱 How a new county zoning rule could shape Dupont’s data centers

Dupont, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Dupont! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new county zoning rule could shape Dupont’s data centers

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Unknown timeline for Luzerne County Council vote on data center zoning amendment (timesleader.com) — A proposed Luzerne County zoning amendment for data centers could soon set stricter rules that would directly apply in Dupont and 18 other municipalities. County planners and the new division head are double-checking the complex proposal before it reaches council, where it could still be revised after public hearings and legal review.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dupont

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    Monday June 15
  • Chip in for Sight Golf Tournament
    Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce Wyoming Valley Country Club 1695 S Main St, Hanover, PA 18706
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday June 16
  • School Board Meeting
    Pittston Area SD 5 Stout St, Yatesville, PA 18640, USA
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning, neighbors.
    If you require painting, pressure washing, masonry, landscaping, or general construction services without incurring excessive costs from larger… (Nextdoor Dupont)

🗞 Nearby News

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Pittston

  • Rep. Pugh to host boating certification course at Francis Slocum State Park (timesleader.com)

Ok Dupont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dupont

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