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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Saline’s mayor pro tem vote exposed deeper rifts over city spending
  • Will Saline spend $3 million to turn this mansion into public space?
  • Saline community loses 61-year-old resident in Upper Peninsula snowmobile crash

Also on today's calendar: Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class.

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  • Wednesday: Dull and dreary, with a high of 41 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 47, low: 44.
  • Friday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mayor Pro Tem Vote, Davenport House Matter Show Division Remains on the Saline City Council (thesalinepost.com) — Saline City Council remains split, as a contentious vote made Nicole Rice Mayor Pro Tem and highlighted lingering tensions from last year’s city manager search. Those same divisions are shaping the debate over whether to buy the Davenport House and how Rec Center subsidies compare to the proposed mansion financing and temporary dip in the city’s fund balance.
   

2. Historic 1875 mansion purchase faces crucial vote in Saline (mlive.com) — Saline officials are weighing a $3 million purchase of the historic Davenport-Curtiss Mansion on East Michigan Avenue, with a decisive City Council vote set for Monday, Jan. 12. Leaders are debating whether the city can afford to buy and maintain the 6-acre property, how to finance it without raising taxes, and what community uses—like a park, museum, or cultural venue—might best serve residents.
   

3. Saline man, 61, dies in weekend snowmobile crash in U.P. (detroitnews.com) — A 61-year-old man from Saline died after being ejected from his snowmobile on a trail in Mackinac County’s Clark Township over the weekend, despite life‑saving efforts by first responders. Michigan State Police say drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors, and note the crash is among several recent serious snowmobile incidents statewide.
   

4. See Photos: Saline boys basketball tops Birmingham Seaholm (mlive.com) — Saline High School’s boys basketball team powered past Birmingham Seaholm, 61-49, after a slow start, with the win coming on their home court. Fans can browse an extensive MLive photo gallery from the game, though full access requires a subscription. The Hornets now turn their attention to Friday’s matchup against Dexter.
   

5. 6-month pause on data center proposals under consideration near Ann Arbor (mlive.com) — Lodi Township leaders are weighing a six‑month moratorium on new data center proposals as they watch the massive OpenAI–Oracle “Stargate” project unfold in neighboring Saline Township. Officials want time to craft zoning rules on siting, water use, and other impacts before any proposals arrive, and will decide in February whether to act quickly by resolution or pursue a stronger ordinance approach.
   

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  • DTE Energy just completed 8 months of major improvements — rebuilt electric infrastructure, trimmed nearly three miles of trees and upgraded the substation.
    What this means for you: fewer outages and more reliable power for the southwest Ann Arbor community. Thanks for your patience during the work! … (Nextdoor )
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    Currently has a basic return and has worked with an accounting firm but prices are getting out of reach. Any suggestions or places you like to do… (Nextdoor Lodi Township)
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  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.

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