A planning commission workshop meeting was held on August 11 that allowed Middlesex residents their first opportunity to hear from the corporation that is petitioning the Middlesex Supervisors to be allowed to use their newly acquired property on Country Club Road as the site of the region's first major data center.

Members of the planning commission pointed out that the project was still in the first stages. Representatives of the development group offered a slide show for the committee, which was peppered with questions about the environmental and other effects of what is planned. An article concerning the meeting was published on the PennLive website.

A Facebook group started by residents was developed in the week leading up to the meeting and is available at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2319274425158285 and quickly had nearly 250 people sign on in a few days.

Planning commission member Tracy Gleim told those who attended the meeting that they need to express their thoughts and concerns directly to the township commissioners. "Go to the supervisers and express your thoughts there," was the advice Gleim gave to the group.

The next meeting of the Supervisors is scheduled for September 3 at 7:00 pm. Additional information is available on the township website at https://middlesextwp.com.

A public meeting held by the company to explain further information and answer questions is scheduled for 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 9 at the Barn at Creek's Bend on the grounds of the Carlisle Sports Emporium at 29 S. Middlesex Road.

Dues notices for 2026 will be sent out in March, and all homeowners should take notice that payment will be due prior to May 1. Most members pay these billings on time, and our board would appreciate your prompt attention to this obligation. As of the end of 2025, only three members were not fully up-to-date on all dues payments.

Has your bulb burned out on your pole lamp? You may not be aware, but Middlesex Township requires all homes located in our development to have an operational, lighted pole light in the front of their house. Since we do not have a system of street lights, those pole lamps are the alternative to providing light to anyone walking around on our streets after dark.

So, if your lamp is not working, please replace it as soon as possible. Newer LED lights (if they are designed for outdoor use) should last for years. So shed some light on the situation - and help the dog walkers and others illuminate their paths - plus it adds to overall neighborhood security.

One final reminder - those pole lights must operate on a photocell and must be on from dusk-to-dawn. Our MHOA Building Restriction document specifies that "All homes must have a yard light on a pole equipped with a dusk-to-dawn photo-electric eye."