$2.4M grant boosts Amwell waterline project
Rick Shrum
Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority has been awarded a $2.4 million state grant to support a major waterline extension project that will serve residents of Amwell Township, state Sen. Camera Bartolotta and state Rep. Tim O’Neal announced in a news release recently.
The project, according to the release, “will extend a water main from SPWA’s existing system on Amity Ridge Road (Route 19). Once completed, the system will deliver a reliable source of quality drinking water to 58 homes.”
Bartolotta said in a statement: “This announcement reflects the diligent, persistent work of Amwell Township officials and the strong partnership they built with us at the state level. They identified a critical need, communicated it clearly, and worked with us every step of the way to secure this investment for their community.”
O’Neal said in a statement: “This investment will bring clean, reliable drinking water to dozens of families in Amwell Township and improve fire protection with the installation of new hydrants. It’s a meaningful step forward in strengthening our infrastructure and supporting the health and safety of our rural communities.”
Funding was provided through the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Abandoned Mine Land and Acid Mine Drainage Grant Program.
Data centers
Most Americans lack confidence in explaining how data centers impact the national demand for energy, according to a recent survey by the Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College.
CEPM distributed this national literacy survey randomly among 1,263 people, and it found that only 1 in 3 residents are certain they can efficiently discuss the effect data centers have on the energy industry. Survey results are detailed in a new report at wjenergy.org/resources.
Artificial intelligence data centers are designed to train and run AI applications. These centers are growing rapidly and require massive amounts of power and cooling.
Overall, according to the survey, about 4 in 10 Americans identified themselves as confident or very confident in explaining key energy concepts, ranging from electricity generation and fuel prices, to decarbonization and data centers.
Corey Young, CEPM’s director, said in a statement: “People experience energy every day, but they don’t always feel equipped to explain what’s happening behind the scenes. That gap matters because it shapes how communities engage with major infrastructure decisions, from renewable projects to data centers.”
CB Financial
Craig L. Kauffman was appointed to the board of directors of CB Financial Services, the holding company of Community Bank, effective Nov. 20. He also was appointed to the Community Bank board.
CB Financial Services made the announcement Monday.
Kauffman also was appointed to serve on the Audit and Compliance committees of the company’s board.
John H. Montgomery, president and CEO of the company, said in a statement: “Craig is a highly respected leader who brings exceptional strategic vision. His track record of driving growth and delivering results demonstrate his ability to balance financial performance with client service and community impact, making him an invaluable addition to our board.”