After concerns were raised by some citizens regarding an upcoming Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) project that would repave Werkner Rd. in Sylvan Twp., the township’s Board held a special meeting on Jan. 29. Residents of Werkner Rd. have objected to the project’s proposal to strengthen the road’s shoulders. According to the WCRC, while the ...
The Sylvan Township Board held a meeting on January 13, where they issued a handful of decisions, including ones related to data centers and the computers at the Water Treatment Plant. The Township Board moved to adopt a “limited moratorium on the acceptance and/or processing of any applications for a data center. The limited moratorium ...
In another step in their collaborative 425 agreement, Sylvan and Lima townships are looking to put together new ordinances that will allow them to develop a plan for economic development projects that will aim to benefit both communities. The Sylvan Township Board held a special meeting on Sept. 25, to review a Joint Planning Commission ...
Thinking environmentally, the Sylvan Township Board had an item related to greenhouse gas emissions on its August 12 meeting agenda. In considering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Sylvan Township Board moved forward at the meeting on the 12th and joined the Washtenaw 2030 District. Township supervisor Amanda Nimke introduced the agenda item and said there ...
The unique plan for 5601 Conway Road cleared a big hurdle at the July 17 Sylvan Township Planning Commission meeting. At that meeting, the planning commission held a Public Hearing to consider the Final Development Plan for the Open Space Preservation Development (OPSD) at 5601 Conway Road. In the report to the planning commission, the ...
Sylvan and Lima townships have entered into a unique agreement with the aim of promoting economic development projects. At their June 10 meeting, the Sylvan Township Board approved a 425 Agreement between Sylvan and Lima Townships to transfer property conditionally for the purpose of economic development projects. Sylvan Township Supervisor Amanda Nimke said properties “in ...
With last year’s break-in at the water treatment plant and the damaged caused in mind, Sylvan Township has decided to move forward on a Security System Installation/Upgrade at the Water Treatment Plant and Township Hall. At its May 13 meeting, the township board moved ahead with approving a recommendation to work with the Guardian Alarm ...
Sylvan Township has a new budget plan in place for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which begins on April 1. The township board recently approved the budget. The Sun Times News connected with Sylvan Township Supervisor Amanda Nimke to ask about it. Nimke said the township did approve its 2025-2026 fiscal year budget on March 18. ...
Lyndon Township and a handful of other local communities received a perfect score for some important work last year. For this, they were recognized by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s State Tax Commission. At the Lyndon Township Board meeting on Jan. 14, township officials said the township was acknowledged as a local unit who has ...
Sylvan Township has decided to obligate the remainder of its Federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF). At its Dec. 3 meeting, the township board approved a decision to allocate the CLFRF funds toward wages. The township has $242,867 in these funds remaining. In explaining the agenda item for the board meeting, township supervisor Amanda Nimke ...
What’s the feasibility and cost to extend water under 1-94? This is something Sylvan Township wants to better understand, especially looking ahead to potential developments. At their December meeting, the township board had an agenda item to consider how to move forward on figuring this out. The board meeting packet explained: “Gathering data regarding the ...
Sylvan Township got another update on the July 8 incident that led to a temporary ban on drinking water last month and the arrest of a 33-year-old Belleville man. During the Aug. 13 township board meeting, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy gave her report on the incident that had a man breaking into the water ...
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 ...
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) sent out a “Lift Notice” on July 10 stating the water in Sylvan Township is safe to drink. Here is the notice: This is to provide you with follow-up notification that the water safety concern at Sylvan Township has been investigated and resolved. Residents can ...
A man has been arrested in connection with the July 8 break in at the Sylvan Township Water Treatment Plant, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). In alerting the community on July 8, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy said, “For the time being, out of extreme caution, we are advising no municipal water use, other ...
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