Sylvan Township and neighboring communities are updating the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the old landfill on Werkner Road. At their Aug. 13 meeting, the Sylvan Township Board approved devoting $7,661 for the township’s portion to update the RAP. Sylvan Township was told by letter from the city of Chelsea that they were informed by ...
After its surprising discovery in some overgrowth near the Hayes State Park, the headstone of Dea (Deacon) Ethel Walker is back in place at the Hudson Mills Cemetery. The journey began about 18 months ago when Cheryl Beuning and her husband bought a house and property near Hayes State Park in the Irish Hills. Beuning ...
Dexter Township will be making some improvements at Fire Station 2 that are expected to help firefighters and in turn the community. At its July 16 meeting, the Dexter Township Board authorized a payment of up to $125,000 to the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) to support a well and hydrant at Fire Station ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rain has extended the N. Territorial Road and Dexter Town Hall Road Safety Project. The work at N. Territorial to cut the hill there and the intersection improvements at Dexter Town Hall have been extended to June 14. The work began at the end of February and was expected to last 10-12 weeks. In an ...
Dexter Township is looking at a proposed amendment to its Zoning Ordinance that if approved would allow open air markets within the township. The amended zoning ordinance language said the purpose of this is: “Dexter Township will use Open Air Markets to enhance community dynamics. These markets will play a pivotal role in fostering a ...
Colby Road, from Riker Road to Dexter Townhall, will see some road work this year. photo by Lonnie Huhman It’s expected to take four years rather than five for Dexter Township to reach its road improvement goals. At the last Dexter Township Board meeting, a new agreement was reached with the Washtenaw County Road Commission ...
In January, Deputies responded to 156 calls for police service in Dexter Township, up from 145 the previous year for an 8% increase. Officers conducted 52 traffic stops, down from 64 last year. Five citations were issued. Notable events from the January police call log include: One larceny 13 crashes Four medical assists Eight citizen ...
After a two-year process, Dexter Township now has an updated master plan that is designed to create a vision for the township. The plan was approved by board of trustees in January. It was used to help the township form its new budget, which was also approved at the Feb. 20 meeting. The Sun Times ...
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