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1. Ypsilanti officials consider data center ordinance proposal (easternecho.com) — Ypsilanti officials are weighing a new zoning ordinance that would tightly regulate where and how data centers can operate in the city, including limits on size, water use, noise, and design. City Planner Josh Burns outlined requirements for environmental reviews, emergency plans, and closed-loop cooling, while council members pushed for more public input before any vote; the next council meeting is Oct. 6 at City Hall.
2. Experts say fall is the time to winterize your home before costly repairs set in (wxyz.com) — Homeowners in Ypsilanti are being urged to use the fall months to clear gutters, check roofs and manage drainage before snow and ice make repairs difficult and expensive. Local roofing and gutter experts explain how clogged systems can lead to ice dams, foundation damage and even major structural problems, and why acting now can prevent huge repair bills later.
3. 2026 FastTrack Awards Celebrate Business Growth, Small Business Success and Community Impact (annarborusa.org) — An Ypsilanti favorite, Bird Dog Baking, just earned the inaugural Washtenaw County Small Business Award for its fast growth, sourdough-focused menu, and commitment to regional farmers. The FastTrack Awards event in Ann Arbor also honored high-growth tech and service companies and a community builder, underscoring how Ypsilanti entrepreneurs and nonprofits are helping drive Washtenaw County's broader innovation economy.
4. Cheapest premium gas in Washtenaw County reach $4.89 in week ending Sept. 19 (annarbortimes.com) — Premium gas in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township recently bottomed out at $4.89 per gallon, with many local stations charging closer to the countywide $5.89 average. The report compares prices across Washtenaw County cities and notes that Michigan's statewide premium average has climbed amid refinery outages and global oil tensions, so local drivers should expect continued volatility at the pump.
5. Data-center debate reaches Macomb County commissioners (macombdaily.com) — A statewide fight over large AI data centers now includes potential projects in Ypsilanti, alongside several other Michigan communities. Activists warn about water, energy and surveillance concerns, while Macomb County residents press officials for tools to scrutinize massive developments, moratoriums and zoning decisions that could shape how and where these facilities are built.
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