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VOLUME 29, NUMBER 1
Early June, 2024
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Kidder Planners see proposal for two new businesses in 940 corridor by Seth Isenberg Developer Pocono Estates Holdings came before Kidder Township Planners on May 1 to present a sketch plan for two buildings proposed to be located at the end of Industrial Drive off Route 940. One of the buildings is on the site recently proposed to be for a pumping station for the PennEast Pipeline, which is not moving forward, and the other building would be across Industrial Drive. Both will front on Interstate 80.
The size of the property is 74 acres, to be split to host a 221,400 square foot structure to house a data center, and a 240,000 square foot structure to house a business that makes modular homes — according to the presentation. Neither business projects large truck traffic flows. More detailed plans will be presented to the Planning Commission in the near future, as the project moves forward. More illustrations found on page 3.
Electronics, recreation at Mt. Pocono by Pat Albano Mount Pocono Borough Council opened its May 21 work session with a discussion of IT upgrades. The Council received estimates for installing two 65” TVs and a Zoom web camera, one behind the flag in the council room, and a second on the podium wall. A 50” TV will also be installed on the second-floor smaller conference room. There was discussion about replacing the old bulleSee MT.POCONO, page 2
Blakeslee Community Center recently held its first open mic event. They hosted a good crowd, and some very talented musicians. Organizers are considering making this a monthly event. Check their Facebook page for dates. Contributed photo