After 22 years of renting space in downtown Davisburg, Springfield Township, Dr. David Alati decided it was time to find a new home for his business. ‘Everybody would like to own their own building and be able to be in control of it and that’s a big reason right there,? said Alati, opening a new […]
Slow snow removal downtown has city officials scrambling over what to do about it. Mayor Steve Arkwright’s plan was for the Department of Public Works to clear the sidewalks on Miller Road north of the Millpond, Main Street between the Plumb House and Middle Lake, both sides of Washington between M-15 and Holcomb, and Waldon […]
Threatened by budget cuts, Independence Township found a way to keep their Recycle Center located at 6050 Flemings Lake Road open for at least one more year, but at a cost. ‘The main goal is to get it to pay for itself,? Department of Public Works Director Linda Richardson said. ‘If we get it to […]
Henry David Thoreau said ‘Politics is the gizzard of society, full of grit and gravel, and the two political parties are its opposite halves – sometimes split into quarters – which grind on each other. Not only individuals but states have thus a confirmed dyspepsia.? I find it interesting that politics have taken over nearly […]
With the Independence Township Library millage up for renewal this year, resident Jeanne Molzon and 15 other stepped forward to form a Political Action Committee (PAC) to encourage people to vote ‘Yes.? Molzon is looking for voters who support library millage renewal to serve on the committee and/or donate, to ‘publicize the multitude of services […]
First the City designated a day for Art Pappas, now they want to name a building after him. The City Council voted unanimously to create a committee to name city hall after Pappas, former city manager, clerk, and treasurer, for his long-time service to the community. ‘I think the reason for naming the building after […]
Cub Scout Pack 341 of Bailey Lake Elementary hosted their Cut-A-Thon last Friday. They raised money for the pack’s summer camp and pine wood derby. Besides getting a haircut, patrons also had their face painted, played video games, enjoyed delicious food, and had an opportunity to win great prizes.
A long-standing tradition of Independence Township has been open public comment during board meetings. Not anymore. The tradition allowing members of the public to address the board on multiple agenda items “has been repeatedly abused,? said Trustee Neil Wallace, who recommended limiting people to ‘one agenda item per meeting.? ‘The rule I propose would attempt […]
Veteran Independence Township Planning Commission members Cheryl Karrick, Joan McCrary and Joseph Lawrence were reappointed for another three year term, but just barely. The Township Board voted 4-3 to approve the three-year terms. Trustees Neil Wallace, David Lohmeier, and Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen voted against the motion. Wallace voted no because he felt “the process” used […]
Despite hard economic times, Independence Township Parks and Recreation is looking to open Deer Lake Beach in full next summer, with a few possible extra perks. Township Board asked Parks and Rec Director Mike Turk to come back with a plan to extend hours, adjust revenue for permitting and daily use, as well as break […]