Simplified ballot explanations for Dexter area primary voters Elections are the crux of democracy, guaranteeing every registered voter an equal voice. As good citizens and neighbors, we are all responsible for being engaged and informed voters. However, complicated ballot language, unfamiliar technical terms, and partisan rhetoric can make that seem almost impossible. Below is a ...
At its July 8, 2024, meeting, Dexter City Council unanimously voted to rename the Mill Creek Trail to commemorate Paul and Pat Cousins as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Pat and Paul were deeply involved in the Dexter community. Paul is known for being a teacher, restaurant owner, city councilmember and prominent community ...
Dexter Area Fire Department Fire Chief Doug Armstrong received a big honor during the Firefighter/Police Officer Appreciation Day at Comerica Park. He got to co-throw out the first pitch before the Detroit Tigers game on July 10. “It was an honor and an exhilarating experience to be on the field just before the game started,” ...
The vote in the August 6 Primary is looking like an important one for Webster Township voters. Not only is their competition for who will serve on the board of trustees and as supervisor, but there also two millage proposals for voters to answer. The primary will see voters pick the Democratic and Republican candidates ...
The Multi Lake Water & Sewer Authority wants to learn more about where the PFAS forever chemicals are originating from and how it’s getting into the wastewater stream at Multi Lake’s facility on North Territorial in Dexter Township. Officials said PFAS has been detected in the plant’s monitoring wells, but not in nearby homes, where ...
Dexter Township is continuing its remodel of township hall after approving Phase 2 Town Hall Remodel Contracts at its last board meeting. At its June 18 meeting, the Dexter Township Board approved a few contracts to do a range of work, including for bathroom upgrades, natural light doors and flooring, lighting, and amenities, furnishings, and ...
So what’s next for Scio Township when it comes to the Township Manager? Another Township Manager/Administrator has stepped down from the role after it was announced Joyce Parker, who has served in the role for over a year, will be leaving the township effective September 15. In its announcement about the news, Scio Township said ...
There might be a question mark with the clerk position in Webster Township. Former Township Clerk Barbara Calleja stepped down from her elected role last month to become the Deputy Clerk for Scio Township. At the Webster Township Board meeting in May, the board appointed Tonie Brovont as Township Clerk, effective June 1, to complete ...
Charges have been filed in the investigation of the Scio Township Hall situation involving computer access, an email message and a calendar invitation. The Sun Times News (STN) followed up with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and was told in the case connected with current township board trustee, supervisor candidate and resident Jillian Kerry ...
A new residential development is being proposed in Scio Township. It would be called Townes at Honey Creek and if it meets the requirements set forth and is approved by the township it would see the construction of 60 townhomes near the corner of Jackson and Staebler roads. The plan was introduced at the June ...
Scio Township is seeing a change in its trash service. At their June 11 meeting, the Scio Township Board approved the signing of the letter agreeing to GFL’s assignment of the Scio Township contract to Priority. This was approved by a 7 to 0 vote of the board. In her report to the board, Scio ...
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 Session Room has a new owner with a familiar name. On June 4, the Arbor Brewing Company announced that its back, but in a new westside location on Jackson Road in Scio Township. “Yesterday we closed on the purchase of The Session Room on Ann Arbor’s west side and will be reopening today as ...
A lot of eyes in the community have been watching the construction of Woodview Commons, the new mixed-use development that’s heavy on the residential side being built at Jackson and Baker roads. One set of eyes is Dexter Community Schools. Located in Dexter school district boundaries, the development is expected to bring an influx of ...
Dexter Township wants to talk with the community about recent legislation impacting solar, wind, and battery storage facilities. In the May edition of Dexter Township’s Monthly Email Update, “In The Loop,” the township says there’s an “important conversation in our township!” “The State of Michigan passed a law, Public Act 233 of 2023, which mandates ...
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