KENT COUNTY, MI — An overcrowded planning commission meeting forced Lowell Township officials to reschedule a public hearing regarding a potential data center in the township.

The Lowell Township Planning Commission intended to host a public hearing on Monday, Dec. 8, for a rezoning that would allow a data center to be built at Covenant Park at 4687 Alden Nash Ave. SE.

When dozens of residents poured into the township hall on Monday night, however, the meeting was canceled due to overcapacity.

Township Supervisor Jerry Hale said the meeting will be held at a yet-to-be-determined date at the Lowell High School Performing Arts Center at 11700 Vergennes St. SE. An official date will be announced at lowelltwp.org .

Several area residents showed up to the township hall Monday night planni

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