Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Adrian Keith Cousens’s organization
Oct 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Upper Mount Bethel Township Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Meeting
The meeting included an update on the PennDOT PA 611 corridor improvement project and the status of virtual stakeholder meetings. The majority of the session was dedicated to public comment regarding proposed data center developments. Key discussion topics included allegations of a conflict of interest regarding the township solicitor and his firm's ties to potential developers, requests for the board to retain independent legal representation for an upcoming zoning hearing, and advocacy for a pause in data center development until a comprehensive zoning ordinance is adopted. Concerns were also raised regarding a proposed Community Benefits Agreement and its transparency.
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The board discussed the Lower Delaware Wild and Scenic River Expansion Project, focusing on whether to extend the federal designation to local tributaries within the township. Residents provided public comments expressing divergent views; proponents argued that the designation would provide essential environmental safeguards against industrial development, such as potential data center projects and industrial wastewater discharges. Concerns were raised regarding potential federal overreach, while others countered that the federal partnership model offers protections for the river and community without encroaching on private property rights.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Upper Mount Bethel Township Board Of Supervisors Ws Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several significant agenda items, including public comments regarding concerns over a proposed data center development and its financial impact on the township. Discussions included the potential hiring of a land use attorney and a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) consultant, although motions on these were either defeated or withdrawn. Action items involved the potential use of open space funds, the disposal of a damaged John Deere tractor, transfers within the 2026 budget to fund emergency services and road maintenance, and the adoption of a resolution honoring a local business. The board also addressed bridge infrastructure, a joint resolution regarding BACIDA, and the implementation of a battery recycling program. Finally, there was a discussion regarding township reserve fund policies.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Upper Mount Bethel Township Board Of Supervisors Special Meeting
The meeting focused on the consideration of data center ordinances. Public comment addressed concerns regarding the potential environmental impact of data centers, including water usage, noise pollution, and building height specifications, specifically referencing both the Township's draft ordinance and the Slate Belt Holdings ordinance. The Board voted to update the Township's draft data center ordinance to align building requirements with existing LMBT standards and submit it to the LVPC for review. A motion to submit the Slate Belt Holdings Data Center Ordinance to the LVPC failed due to a lack of a second.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
