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Residents raise data‑center concerns; SKIP honors Hidden River Credit Union
Summary
Residents voiced concerns about data centers and county finances during public comment; the board also heard a community‑beautification award from Schuylkill Keep It Pretty to Hidden River Credit Union.
Multiple residents used the public‑comment period at the June 3 Schuylkill County work session to raise concerns and ask questions about county issues, while the board also recognized a local organization for beautification efforts.
Chris Melusky of Norwegian Township commented on the county’s financial condition. Several residents—including Carol Cooney‑Syzdak (Barnesville), Bernie Karpovich (Butler Township), Claire Kempas (North Manheim Township) and Melinda Deibert (North Manheim Township)—commented on data centers. Dr. Jillian Mullen of Schuylkill Haven spoke about the Prothonotary’s office, and Jeff Dunkel of Palo Alto commented on the Register of Wills, Children & Youth and the salary board. The transcript records the topics raised but does not document responses from commissioners or county staff addressing those specific public concerns in this excerpt.
Separately, Mandy Fitzpatrick, executive director of Schuylkill Connects and chairperson for Schuylkill Keep It Pretty (SKIP), presented an award to Hidden River Credit Union for its work on keeping Pennsylvania beautiful; Commissioners Padora and Hetherington thanked the recipient and Commissioner Hess noted youth involvement.
The public‑comment items about data centers and county services were recorded but no formal board actions addressing those remarks are shown in the provided transcript.
