Forsyth Township tackles K.I. Sawyer data center concerns and potential military return at town hall
News Clip1:58My UP Now·Forsyth, Marquette County, MI·8/20/2026
Forsyth Township is holding a town hall meeting to address community concerns regarding potential data center developments at K.I. Sawyer. This comes after a 12-month moratorium, allowing leaders to research strict zoning protections for noise, energy, and water usage. The public's feedback will be shared with Marquette County officials, and the meeting will also cover the potential return of military activity to the former base.
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Gov: Forsyth Township, Marquette County
Forsyth Township is hosting a town hall meeting to address growing community concerns over potential data center developments at K.I. Sawyer. Following a 12-month moratorium on the projects, local leaders are using the pause to research strict zoning protections regarding noise, energy, and water usage. The public meeting will also cover the potential return of military activity to the former base, with plans to record and share the community's feedback directly with Marquette County officials.