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Northern Michigan township moves toward pause on data centers

Jul 10, 2026 | Daily News

After hearing 90 minutes of public opposition to data center development, Michigan’s Garfield Township Planning Commission voted unanimously this week to advance a zoning amendment that could pave the way for a moratorium on the facilities. Read the full story by MLive.


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