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Residents raise data‑center, landfill and ICE detention concerns during public comment
Summary
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period at the May 13 Schuylkill County commissioners meeting to voice concerns about data centers, the Brads landfill and a proposed ICE detention center in Tremont Township.
Several residents addressed the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners during the public‑comment period on May 13, expressing concerns about proposed or existing facilities and the county’s use of resources.
Chris Melusky of Norwegian Township commented specifically on data centers and zoning implications in the county. Multiple speakers, including Dave Plachko of St. Clair and Melinda Deibert of North Manheim Township, raised issues about operations at the Brads landfill and potential environmental impacts. Lisa Von Ahn of Pottsville and Shirley Wagner of Joliett spoke about a proposed ICE detention facility in Tremont Township; their remarks in the record indicate community concern about the proposal.
Other commenters touched on First Amendment rights and county spending (Laura Kryznowski of Pottsville), county services including the Register of Wills and tax assessment (Jeff Dunkel of Palo Alto), and general environmental concerns (Brianna Delvalle of Orwigsburg). The meeting record shows the board received the comments; the transcript does not record a substantive response or follow-up directives from commissioners during the meeting.
Because the transcript provides only summarized comments rather than verbatim exchanges, reporters seeking further detail should request the public‑comment record or contact the named individuals and county staff for fuller statements or any planned administrative responses.
