The City of Saline has announced an upcoming Coffee & Conversation event, scheduled for early July, to discuss proposed revisions to the City charter that will appear on ballots in the upcoming August and November elections. This event provides residents with an opportunity to understand the proposed changes and ask questions before casting their vote. ...
Ready or not, Michigan’s state primary election is just around the corner. Though an August 6th election may feel blissfully far away, absentee ballots become available on Thursday, June 27. So whether you are a first-time voter or an old pro, here are some things to know about the August primary. The Basics There are ...
There is a new opportunity for folks in Washtenaw County to help the environment while also sprucing up Saline. At the June 17th Saline City Council meeting, Molly Luempert-Coy from DTE Energy shared information about the company’s Natural Gas Balance Program. The voluntary program is designed to help customers offset the carbon emissions from their ...
At its June 17th meeting Chelsea’s city council voted to approve an increased compensation package for its non-union, salaried employees. New Assistant City Manager Susan Montenegro recommended the change, in hopes of retaining the value and skill sets brought to the city by its senior staff. “It’s very important for us to show to our ...
The city of Chelsea just got a little bigger. At their June 17th meeting, the Chelsea City Council approved an agreement for the conditional transfer of property between the City of Chelsea and Lima Township. The agreement, which has been in development for over 7 years, allows for the transfer of approximately 46 acres of ...
Just a few weeks from now on July 20th, the City of Saline will host its second annual, “Jazz in the Park” jazz festival at Mill Pond Park. The event is a free and family-friendly day of music, food, and community showcasing a lineup of award-winning artists. Organized by the city’s Arts and Culture Committee, ...
In an effort to ensure that all residents and visitors can safely navigate the city’s neighborhoods, Chelsea is planning to add thirteen ADA-compliant crosswalks to the Belser Estates subdivision. While the later phase of the development included crosswalks, the original phase was built in the 1980s, predating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and resulting ...
The city of Saline has been brewing up the idea of a social district for a couple of years, and after enduring numerous delays, it’s finally becoming a reality. The city council recently passed the motion unanimously, bringing a new kind of community spirit to downtown Saline. The Saline South Ann Arbor Street Social District ...
Dexter may soon have a new set of public restrooms to serve downtown visitors. At its May 28th meeting, the City Council discussed its options for using the city-owned property located at 8050 Main Street and public restrooms were at the top of the list. According to a memo from City Manager and Clerk Justin ...
The City of Dexter’s Planning Commission is actively working on an amendment to the city’s Master Plan, focusing on increasing and improving housing options. Recognizing the limited availability and affordability of single-family detached homes, the city aims to diversify housing options to better meet its current and future needs. To gather input and foster community ...
In a somber and patriotic moment, members of Chelsea City Council voted unanimously to name the forthcoming B2B trailhead at Timbertown Park after local fallen hero and Purple Heart recipient, Captain Joel C. Gentz of the United States Air Force. Joel was a Chelsea native and Boy Scout who loved outdoor activities like hiking and ...
Saline Mayor Brian Marl officially kicked off his campaign for reelection on Thursday, May 9, with a reception at Mac’s Acadian Seafood Shack. Despite rainy weather and coinciding with the downtown’s Ladies Night Out, around 100 guests gathered to support Marl’s announcement. In an interview with The Sun Times News (STN), Marl expressed his gratitude ...
On Wednesday, May 15, the Saline Area Fire Board (SAFB) convened for a special meeting after posting a notification for it less than twenty-four hours earlier. The sole agenda item was a request to enter a closed session to discuss the written opinion of legal counsel, and speculation about the nature of the legal opinion ...
At its May 13th meeting the Dexter City Council voted to approve the final site plan for the Pelham Planned Unit Development to be located at 8180 Main Street, following the recommendation from the city’s Planning Commission. The approval came following a public hearing and council discussion that lasted more than two hours and grew ...
The Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) has hit a major milestone in its journey to build a new public park on the site of the old Federal Screw Works building as it begins the demolition of structures on the property. The activity is preparation for the environmental remediation of the contamination, which is the next ...
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