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🌱 Patch AM: Saline questions: what will the new data center dump into the river?

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Hello Saline! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Saline questions: what will the new data center dump into the river?
  • How Saline Township's new ordinance could permanently protect local farms.
  • What tax break did Saline Township's board quietly finalize in July?

Also on today's calendar: Back-to-School Giveaway for Local Families and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Saline wants answers from EGLE on proposed data center wastewater permit (wemu.org) — City of Saline officials are pressing Michigan's EGLE for more details before it issues a wastewater discharge permit for Related Digital's Oracle data center in Saline Township, which would release treated water into the Saline River. With the city's own treatment plant downstream, leaders want clearer projections of future load, and residents can still submit comments to EGLE through August 24.
   

2. Saline Twp: Notice of Adoption of Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance 8/12/26 (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline Township has adopted a new Purchase of Development Rights Ordinance creating a voluntary program to preserve local farmland and open space, effective 30 days after publication. It sets up a preservation board, funding mechanisms, and conservation easements that can permanently limit development while allowing some residential rights. Residents can review the full ordinance at Township Hall.
   

3. Saline Twp: Special Board Meeting Minutes 7/17/26 (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline Township's board held a special July 17 meeting at Town Hall to correct and formally approve an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate application tied to a consent judgment. The vote was unanimous, with 31 residents present, and full minutes are available online or from the clerk's office for anyone wanting details on the tax-related decision.
   

4. Notre Dame's Carr And Moore On The 2026 Walter Camp Player Of The Year Watch List (bcsnn.com) — A standout Notre Dame quarterback who grew up in Saline has landed on the prestigious 2026 Walter Camp Player of the Year watch list after throwing touchdowns in every game last season. The article details his impressive stats, national rankings among returning quarterbacks, and also highlights teammate Leonard Moore's All-American-caliber defensive achievements.
   

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  • Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Saline. Apply here.
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Ok Saline! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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