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Martin Twp. Hall extension construction work under way

August 14, 2019

Martin Township Supervisor Glen Leep stands by the construction work at the Township Hall. Construction work is under way for the expansion of the Martin Township Hall. The addition juts out to the north of the hall to accommodate more office space for Clerk Rachelle Smit and Treasurer Sue Tiemeyer...

Fire accord near, but Hopkins Twp.-tribe legal fight persists

August 12, 2019

An agreement between the Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatmis and Hopkins Township Board on services by the Hopkins Area Fire Authority appears to be nearing ratification by both sides. Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans told board colleagues Monday night that, "Things are looking good, according to (tribal representative) John Shagonaby....

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Leighton Twp. still experiencing evidence of growing pains

August 8, 2019

It’s been obvious for some time that Leighton Township has been experiencing growth, but some of it brings negative consequences as well. Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer Thursday evening told board colleagues there were nine requests for building permits in July for a total of $1.7 million in value. For...

City of Wayland residents facing water rate increases

August 5, 2019

City Manager Josh Eggleston explains the proposed water rate increases with some visual aids. Water use rates in the City of Wayland will be increased if the City Council Aug. 19 agrees to adopt an ordinance. The council had a public hearing Monday night on rate increases, including a presentation...

Long-awaited Big Lake drain project gets the green light

August 1, 2019

Watson Township Hall will be the location for the Martin Board of Education meeting Sept. 16. An Allegan County Drain Commission Board of Determination hearing Monday night led to establishment of a drainage project for Big Lake in Watson Township. A packed house appeared at the Watson Township Hall to...

Dorr Twp. officials want more space to conduct business

July 26, 2019

Dorr Township officials are beginning discussions about finding more office space inside township hall to conduct business. Clerk Debbie Sewers said she brought up the matter about six months ago and a subcommittee consisting of Supervisor Jeff Miling and Trustees Josh Otto and John Tuinstra was supposed to meet and...

Pay raise requests denied in heated Dorr Township debate

July 25, 2019

Vicki Fifelski Jarrod Simon is all done as maintenance supervisor for Dorr Township after more than five years on the job, and Vicki Fifelski, officer manager, may not be far behind. Simon gave two weeks notice earlier this month, noting his $17.76 per hour salary was far below what he...

Three firms vie for Dorr Township master plan services

July 16, 2019

The Dorr Township Planning Commission listened to three presentations Tuesday night for professional planning services in updating the master plan. Chris Khori from McKenna, Andy Moore from Williams & Works and Kirk Scharphorn Jr. from Professional Code Inspections (PCI) outlined just what they would do to bring the master plan,...

City OKs capital improvement plan, fireworks ordinance

July 15, 2019

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a local fireworks ordinance and a capital improvements project plan through 2024. Council members were seizing on the idea it is better to raise sewer rates by smaller amounts over time to fund improvements than to allow them to remain the same before...

Leighton balks at adopting local fireworks ordinance

July 11, 2019

Though the City of Wayland is considering a local fireworks ordinance, the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening decided against moving forward with such a move. Township Trustee John Hooker said, “I don’t remember it being much of an issue in the past.” Supervisor Steve Deer said he has field only...

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