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City action on East Maple assessment roll postponed

The Wayland City Council held a public hearing Monday night on the special assessments for sidewalks in the East Maple Street project, but had to postpone officially approving the assessment…

Editor March 6, 2017

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Wayland school bond election less than 2 months away

A special election on two bond proposals for the Wayland Union school district is less than two months away, and three special public meetings on the issue were held over…

Editor March 5, 2017

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Watson hears another request for marijuana dispensary

The marijuana issue was back at Thursday evening’s Watson Township Board meeting. This time attorney Brant Johnson of Lansing, representing a legal caregiver in the Martin area, made a presentation…

Editor March 3, 2017

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Watson Twp. awards bids for dust control, lawn mowing

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening received five bids for mowing the grass at the township hall and Miner and Hicks cemeteries, and two bids for dust control. In the…

Editor March 3, 2017

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Main Street unveils 1 building renovation, 2 others’ plans

The Wayland Main Street program oversaw the renovation of its office building at 117 S. Main St. this past year and plans are in the works for remodeling two other…

Editor February 28, 2017

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Dorr Twp. may seek recycling surcharge issue on ballot

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers plans to attend the Thursday, March 23, meeting of the Allegan County Solid Waste Planning Commission to inquire about placing a ballot proposal for the…

Editor February 24, 2017

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Dorr Twp. insists 2 employees absorb underpayment costs

Dorr Township has only two employees who get health care and dental benefits, but both will have to absorb underpayment for them over the last fiscal year. The Township Board…

Editor February 23, 2017

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Dorr Twp. finally agrees to assessor’s new contract

Dorr Township Assessor Patti Sampley finally will get an amended independent contract after a 5-2 vote of the Township Board Thursday night. Sampley’s new contract will have her be paid…

Editor February 23, 2017

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Only 5 of 7 Dorr Township Library Board seats filled

The Dorr Township Library Board is not at full strength and one new member has stepped down after being elected in the August primary. Larry Goldin did not take office…

Editor February 23, 2017

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City Manager still alarmed by lack of state aid support

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean Monday reiterated his alarm over recent actions and considerations by the Michigan State Legislature, once again asserting that local government may suffer severe consequences in…

Editor February 20, 2017