AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLandfill Solar Fight: Caernarvon Township’s zoning board blocked a 3-megawatt solar field planned for the Lanchester Landfill, ruling electrical lines must be underground; the Chester County Solid Waste Authority and developer Coral Reef Partners are appealing, arguing underground transmission isn’t feasible for the project that would also power methane processing. School Policy: The Pennsylvania House approved a statewide school cellphone ban (HB 1814), requiring districts to adopt policies while leaving local leaders to set penalties. Energy & Grid Politics: A new wave of public backlash is hitting data centers in Pennsylvania as residents worry about water and displacement, while state leaders increasingly look to natural gas as the fastest way to meet rising electricity demand. Invasive Species Watch: Bucks County agencies are tracking the Asian longhorned tick in lawns and parks, warning the human risk is unclear but the danger to dogs is “real.” Storm Impacts: Severe weather across the Susquehanna Valley damaged property and disrupted travel, with multiple injuries reported and cleanup underway. Outdoor Access: Get Outdoors Day returns June 13 at Whipple Dam State Park with free fishing, kayaking, geocaching, and guided nature activities for families. Local Infrastructure: PennDOT announced multiple Clearfield County road and bridge closures and resurfacing work starting June 8, including Scotch Hollow Road detours.
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