Tom Bos, founding member of Freedom to Work Coalition and member of Independent Tea Party Patriots, said their goal is not to bust unions. “I will fight to the death for my right to join a union,” Bos said at the Tea Party’s Right to Work meeting, Sept. 21, at Fountains Golf and Banquet Center. […]
Independence Township trustees hope they’ve officially closed the door on deficits. ‘Final lesson learned,? said Trustee David Lohmeier at the Sept. 6 board meeting. ‘Closing on a $3 million dollar building without your bookkeeper in the room is not a smart move.? The State of Michigan required the township create a deficit elimination plan to […]
A rule change moves public comment from the beginning of Independence Township Board meetings to the end. ‘The sole reason for township board meetings is to conduct the business of the township,? said Independence Township Clerk Barbara Pallotta. ‘The open meetings act is basically a tool for the public ? it simply means our meeting […]
Clarkston has a new treasurer. City Council voted 5-1, Sept. 12, to hire Sandra Barlos as treasurer. Councilmen Richard Bisio voted “no” and Councilman Jim Brueck was absent. Next time, Bisio and Councilman Chuck Inabnit want more involvement. ‘For the money we have to put out, which is very limited, we have to be picky,? […]
After dozens of leaf-burning comments, Aug. 31, Dave Barran picked up on a common theme. ‘I think a lot of what we heard tonight was about people not following the ordinance, doing things wrongly and inconsiderately,? he said, Barran is in favor of current open-burn rules. ‘If we enforced what we had, I think that […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer In the three weeks Assessor Kristen Sieloff has been on the job, she’s noticed home sales are going up. ‘This is still very viable community that people want to live in this area. It’s just a reflection on the community itself,? said Sieloff, new assessor for Independence Township. […]
Clarkston is getting a new treasurer, its fourth in three years. City Manager Dennis Ritter and former Treasurer Jan Gillespie interviewed Sandra Barlass for the position. A second interview was conducted with Mayor Joe Luginski. All three feel Barlass is good for the job. ‘I think we’re going to be very pleased with her abilities, […]
When Laura Townsend gave birth to her son Phil Townsend, many people shook their head because they felt bad ? Phil was born with Down syndrome. But Laura would tell them not to because she ‘got lucky enough to have that guy.? ‘This kid is such a breath of fresh air. Shake your head over […]
News crews, film crews, bodyguards, and screaming fans lined up outside the Clarkston Union, Thursday, as Kid Rock and Guy Fieri, Food Network star, came to town. Fieri was featuring Main Street restaurants The Union and Woodshop on his show ‘Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.? ‘We were really thrilled to be picked,? said Ann Stevenson, co-owner […]
After paying $1,000 to hire an outside inspector to audit the building director, Independence Township is now bringing in the state. Township Clerk Barbra Pallotta said Gary Shripka, who did the audit on Belcher, recommended state review. ‘He suggested we bring in the state of Michigan to do a performance evaluation,? she said. ‘There is […]