Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s call to expand preschool access and strengthen early literacy could bring new opportunities to school districts across the region. In her recent State of the State address, Whitmer emphasized expanding early childhood programs, including the Great Start Readiness Program, which provides free pre-K to eligible families. The proposal is part of a ...
State Sen. Jeff Irwin, who represents parts of Washtenaw County, is calling for the closure of Michigan’s only women’s prison after a recent legislative hearing detailed concerns about mold, medical care and living conditions. Irwin described problems at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility as ongoing and difficult to resolve. “The problems at WHV create ...
As Sylvan Township and Lima Township move forward with their 425 partnership there are some things they need to get in place as they explore the planning and zoning of their Economic Development Project Area. At a special Joint Sylvan-Lima Boards Meeting held on Feb. 17, the townships approved decisions related to the Sylvan-Lima Joint Planning ...
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz, R, spoke with local residents Monday March 2 about workforce development, election policy and education during office hours in Chelsea. Schmaltz, who represents Michigan’s 46th House District, held the session in the Chelsea City Council chambers at the Chelsea Police Department. The informal meeting gave residents a chance to raise questions ...
It’s just weeks away that the reality of trash collection services will change in Dexter Township. Leading up to this, Dexter Township continues to get the word out on what residents need to do. “The Dexter Township Board of Trustees approved the signing of a contract with Waste Management (WM) to become the single trash ...
Saline Township officials are considering a temporary moratorium on certain development proposals as concerns grow about industrial projects affecting the township’s rural landscape. The township is considering this option in response to recent industrial developments that threaten the rural and farm-like landscape such as the rhe recent data center. Township planning consultant Mike Auerbach, from ...
There are two potential annexation proposals in discussion in Scio Township, one involving the city of Dexter and another related to Dexter Community Schools. Both are looking at land in the township, but are a bit different beyond that. The two ideas were discussed by the Scio Township Board during its Feb. 24 meeting. The ...
The Dexter City Council met Feb. 9 with one member absent and a full slate of discussions ranging from traffic congestion and fire funding to a proposed telecommunications facility expansion. Highlights are as follows: Conservation Easement City Manager Justin Breyer reported on a conservation easement request tied to the Border-to-Border Trail bridge project over Mill ...
City Manager Dan Swallow, City Engineer Tesha Humphriss, representatives from Spicer Engineering and Streamside Ecological will be presenting on the Saline River Dam on Monday, March 9 at 6:00 pm. The primary goal of the meeting will be to respond to requests for more information about rehabilitation versus removal. The upcoming town hall will focus ...
On Saturday, Feb. 21, State Sen. Jeff Irwin, D, met with residents at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center for a community conversation focused on early literacy funding, rising electric bills and a proposed data center near Saline. Irwin told attendees that improving reading instruction in early grades is a top priority in the state ...
There was a joint meeting of the Saline Township Board and Planning Commission on Feb. 19 to begin discussions of how the township will consider future growth within its boundaries. The meeting included around two dozen citizens, with none speaking during the public comment portion of the meeting. Township consulting planner Mike Auerbach from Carlisle-Wortman, ...
Negotiations between Milan Seniors for Healthy Living (MSHL) and the City of Milan had already resumed before the nonprofit’s nearly three-hour board meeting on Feb. 18, during which leaders focused on rebuilding trust and addressing financial oversight concerns. Tensions have run strong between the two organizations after years of challenging contract negotiations for use of ...
Saline Township resident Kathryn Haushalter filed a civil suit against the township, pursuing a “Motion to Intervene” in the consent agreement that settled the lawsuit between Related Digital (RD)/property owners and Saline Township, which was heard Friday at 10 a.m. by Washtenaw County Judge Julia Owdzie. Haushalter’s motion to Intervene petition was required to be ...
Scio Township is excited about its decision to install a new HVAC system. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is not something that pops to top of mind for governmental honors, but considering the money involved, its importance to the day to day operations in township hall and how it demonstrates Scio’s desire to be ...
State Sen. Sue Shink, D, met with residents Thursday evening at the Dexter District Library for a town hall focused on energy policy, local infrastructure, mining, election security and the state budget. The event, described as a “community conversation,” allowed Shink, who represents Michigan’s 14th District, to provide legislative updates and respond to questions from ...
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