Saline Township has approved a special land use permit for a Saline Area Fire Department training facility on the north side of Michigan Avenue between Schill and Dell roads. The Township Board approved the permit July 8 after the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended approval the night before. The board vote was 5-0. Fire Chief Jason Sperle told planning commissioners July 7 that the department needs dedicated training space and that the proposal is limited in scope. …
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