The Dexter Township Board of Trustees is the latest governing board in the area to approve a moratorium on data centers. At its Feb. 17 meeting, the township board voted to put in place a moratorium on the development of data centers within the township. The resolution the board voted for said there’s a 180-day ...
The Dexter Township Board approved an interlocal agreement with the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority (HCMA) on a project that could create a unique project open to the community. The township board has approved a couple of decisions related to this over their past two meetings with the most recent one coming on Feb. 17. The Sun Times ...
Concerns over noise and odors from the Dextech facility have resurfaced among residents of Preston Circle in the Dexter Crossing subdivision, prompting the City of Dexter to commission a formal noise impact assessment. In a July 31, 2025, letter to city officials, several Preston Circle homeowners expressed frustration over what they described as ongoing “noise ...
The Dexter City Council has voted to move forward with further review of a proposed ADA lift concept, sending the information to OHM Advisors for engineering feasibility and cost analysis. During its Feb. 9 meeting, council members agreed to forward the concept details to the city’s engineering consultant, OHM Advisors, for a closer evaluation. The ...
With tensions over the township’s data center project continuing to run high, and board members acknowledging they have received death threats in recent months, the Saline Township Board moved through a wide-ranging agenda Wednesday night that included road improvements, a proposed event barn ordinance, and updates on the controversial development. Much of the discussion and ...
Despite freezing temperatures, Milan’s older adults filled city hall Tuesday Feb. 3 and the senior center Wednesday Feb. 4 to seek clarification about the city’s request to Milan Seniors for Healthy Living (MSHL) to come under city control. The proposal, outlined in the Feb. 3 agenda packet, gives MSHL two options: 1) Dissolve and become part ...
Following a competitive and thorough recruitment process, the City of Chelsea has appointed Elle Cole as its next City Manager. The search attracted more than 30 applicants from across the region and beyond. Three finalists advanced to the interview stage, with interviews conducted over several weeks. The City Council selected Cole for her extensive leadership ...
Saline City Council approved three key steps at its Feb. 2, 2026, meeting to advance the City’s $3 million acquisition of the Davenport-Curtiss Mansion, setting expectations for a new working group, approving a budget amendment to complete the purchase, and launching the formal public process for potential bond financing to restore the City’s fund balance. ...
For newly elected city council members, the first 100 days can set the tone for an entire term, by listening, learning, and beginning the work voters sent them to do, often while balancing big-picture goals with the day-to-day realities of local government. In this special feature, the Sun Times News staff writers asked first-time council ...
The Scio Township Board of Trustees adopted a code of conduct at its January 27 meeting that will set standards for township officials and staff to follow. The code of conduct was presented by township treasurer Ryan Yaple, who told the Sun Times News (STN) he put forth the code of conduct to set a ...
At an overflow special meeting Wednesday evening, the Saline Township Board voted unanimously to rescind its earlier decision to rezone property tied to a proposed superscale data center from A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Industrial. The decision followed remarks from David Landry, the attorney representing the township in litigation filed by Related Digital and property owners ...
Dexter City Council received a positive year-end financial report at its Jan. 26 meeting, as the City’s independent auditor reported a clean audit and steady financial performance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Rana Emmons, a certified public accountant with PSLZ LLC, presented the annual audit to council and said the City received ...
Chelsea City Council’s first regular meeting of the year reflected a community balancing everyday concerns with long-term planning, as residents spoke out about power outages, road construction, housing development, and election trust, while council members approved contracts tied to environmental monitoring, public safety compliance, and park improvements. The Jan. 12 meeting also included approval of ...
The Dexter City Council met Monday, Jan. 12, for its regular meeting, addressing a telecommunications permit, infrastructure system failures, zoning updates, and several ongoing development issues before moving into closed session. Surf Internet Permit Approved After Public Hearing Council held a public hearing on a METRO Act permit application from Surf Internet, which plans to ...
Milan City announced it is withdrawing from contract negotiations with the Milan Seniors for Healthy Living Wednesday Jan. 21 at the nonprofit’s first board meeting of 2026, and requested the board dissolve and the senior center merge under the city parks and recreation department. The city and senior center have been without a contract for ...
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