The first of many conversations about regulating data centers in Howell Township took place Dec. 16.
The Howell Township Planning Commission sought an open dialogue between community members and commissioners, and laid the groundwork for research.
The meeting came shortly after a rezoning request for a highly-controversial data center proposal was withdrawn Dec. 7. The applicant was eyeing numerous parcels east of Handy Township along Marr Road, Fleming Road, Warner Road and Owosso Road…