Valentines times two

Valentines times two

Twin sisters Brianna and Adrianna VanHorrick, 6 years old of Reid Elementray School exchange Valentines in Kathy Smith’s kindergarten class on Feb. 14. Photo by Patrick McAbee.

Sold: Belle Ann Elementary

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- The Belle Ann Elementary School building has sold. On Feb. 11, the school board voted 5-0 to sell the building to buyer Chuck Schneider. Trustee Kevin McClellan, was absent with notice and Trustee John Chartier abstained from the vote due to a conflict of interest. Schneider previously made […]

Township, police take aim at underage vaping

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Feb. 4, the township board approved the first reading of an ordinance pertaining to tobacco and vapor products. The first reading was approved 6-0. Treasurer Terri Darnall was absent with notice. “It’s a big topic of discussion with the schools,” said Lt. Greg Glover, Oakland County Sheriff’s […]

Social media harassment enforcement ramped up

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- On Feb. 4, the township board of trustees approved the first reading for a new harassment ordinance 6-0. The ordinance addresses harassment via texting and social media, which was not addressed in the previous ordinance. “We currently have a harassment ordinance, but it does not cover texting, anything […]

Safety, security recommendations at bus stop eyed by school distirct

By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer During a special meeting on Feb. 11, Detective Rich Hubble gave a presentation to the Brandon School Board on his safety and security recommendation. “Before I left, I started working on a project, I was trying to look at any of our weaknesses,” said Hubble. “I don’t believe we’re going […]

Public Notice: Groveland Township

Synopsis Groveland Twp. Board 02-11-2019 Call to Order & Roll Call Approved Agenda Approved: Consent Agenda Budget Amendment Accts Payable Financial Reports Board Minutes Twp. /Fire/01/14/19 PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION NEW BUSINESS Approved Proposed Ordinance Banning Marihuana Approved TIA Transportation Improvement Association Approved Barron Road Project Approved FOIA Coordinator Discussed Second Building Inspector RESOLUTIONS Approved Tri-Party […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Special Meeting Feb. 4, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 6:35pm. Present: Allen, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball, Thurman Absent: Darnall Approved: – Agenda – New Business: A. Closed Session B. Approval of closed session minutes C. Action resulting from closed session Meeting adjourned: 7:15pm Complete minutes are available at […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SYNOPSIS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Regular Meeting Feb. 4, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:20pm. Present: Allen, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball, Thurman Absent: Darnall Approved: – Agenda – Consent Agenda – New Business: A. Supervisor – Country Oaks Litigation Release Form B. Building/Supervisor – Tobacco and Vaping Ordinance, 1st reading C. Building/Supervisor – […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

Charter Township of Brandon Township is currently accepting proposals for: Architectural Design & Management Services for all CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) projects within Brandon Township for 3-years. Submittal Requirements Place proposal in a sealed envelope addressed to: Brandon Township Clerk’s Office, 395 Mill Street, P.O. Box 929, Ortonville, MI 48462-0929, include Firm’s name and […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

ATLAS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW Please be advised that the Atlas Township Board of Review will convene: MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 FROM 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 FROM 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M All hearings will be held at the Atlas Township Hall. […]