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Vote on Slate Belt data center ordinance shelved after packed hearing

Hundreds packed a public hearing in Northampton County’s Slate Belt as officials postponed a vote on an ordinance that would allow a large data center amid widespread community concern.

Published Aug 18, 2026, 11:34 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A public hearing Monday was packed with people who wanted to weigh in on a proposed data center ordinance in Northampton County’s Slate Belt.