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• Weekly Data Center Watch: Ypsilanti Township Residents Challenge U-M (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline Township is launching an independent noise review of the massive Oracle–OpenAI data center, while also tracking groundwater, truck traffic, and a likely state wastewater hearing that could come in late October. Township officials are weighing how to safeguard residents from noise and environmental impacts and how to manage an expected $4 million in future tax revenue, even as statewide pressure grows to rein in data center incentives and expansion.
• A Guide to Better Data Center Policy for Local Governments (fas.org) — Saline is singled out as one of four Michigan communities taking formal action on data center development, with a local ordinance or moratorium scheduled in 2026. The report explains how places like Saline can use zoning rules, community benefit agreements, and careful tax policy to manage noise, water use, and infrastructure costs as data center proposals arrive.
• Whitmore Lake RB turns effort into Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week honors (mlive.com) — A recent Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week fan poll saw Whitmore Lake running back Owen Smith win top honors, with Saline football player Case Campbell finishing third in the voting. Campbell's strong showing highlights Saline's continued presence in the regional football conversation, even in weeks when another school's star takes the spotlight.
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