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🌱 Patch AM: Why a $15 billion AI data center is dividing Port Washington
Happening soon: New Year's Holiday- Office closed on the Port Washington Patch calendar
What's up Port Washington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a $15 billion AI data center is dividing Port Washington
Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Port Washington-Saukvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Very windy; a.m. snow, 1-3", with a high of 27 and low of 8 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Tuesday: Snow and flurries at times, temps: high: 27, low: 20.
- Wednesday: Very cold with a snow shower, with a high of 22 and low of -1 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From A.I. to Chips, Big Tech Is Getting What It Wants From Trump (nytimes.com) — Port Washington is at the center of a $15 billion OpenAI and Oracle data center proposal that has already sparked protests and even arrests, as residents worry about water use, tax breaks, and long-term costs. Their fight is part of a broader national debate over President Trump’s close alignment with Big Tech, rapid AI expansion, and who bears the local impacts of massive data projects. 
Find out what's happening in Port Washington-Saukvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Port Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
- New Year's Holiday- Office closed
Ozaukee 4-H , 122 W Main St , Port Washington - LIBRARY CLOSED
U.S.S. Liberty Memorial Public Library , 1620 11th Avenue , Grafton - 4-H Quilting Project Meeting: Returning Members
Ye Olde Schoolhouse , 318 Green Bay Rd , Cedarburg
10:00 am - 4-H Dog Project Meeting
Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Show Arena
6:30 pm - 4-H Quilting Project Meeting: New Members
Ye Olde Schoolhouse , 318 Green Bay Rd , Cedarburg
10:00 am - 4-H Drawing & Painting Project Meeting
Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Pavilion South
11:30 am
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Saturday January 10
📣 Port Washington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Winter Camp 2025 Session 2
Riveredge Nature Center ~ West Entrance (River Outpost lot))
9:00 am - Winter Camp 2025 Session 2 - Saukville, WI 2025
Riveredge Nature Center , 4458 County Rd Y , Saukville
9:00 am - Free Pool Mondays — Casey Key Pub
Casey Key Pub , 1315 Wisconsin Ave , Grafton
2:00 pm - The Little Show: CCC's Annual Juried Exhibit
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
10:00 am - Spectacular ELF-tacular Holiday Exhibit at the CCC
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
10:00 am - Main Street Gallery - ''Blizzard of Art''
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave , Cedarburg
10:00 am
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m looking for recommendations for a skilled plaster and paint professional available next month.
Quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are really important for this project as it’s a historic home. Thanks in advance for any referrals! (Nextdoor Columbia Park)
- Ozaukee County posted a job opening for Part-time Evening Janitor - Justice Center in Port Washington. Apply here.
- Capri Communities posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Port Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ok Port Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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