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Watson to have in-person budget workshop March 22

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The Watson Township Board has scheduled an in-person budget workshop for 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, at the township hall. The board, in its first non-virtual meeting since November, will work on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021-22, which begins on April 1. In other business at Thursday’s virtual...
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Council tables Consumers Energy easement request

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A request for an easement from a major utility company customarily is a routine item at a municipal meeting, but not so for the Wayland City Council Monday evening. Consumers Energy representative Michael Milbury asked for the city’s blessing for an easement at property near the skate park for work...
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Leighton denies WAEMS subsidy increase request

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The Leighton Township Board Thursday night denied a request for an increase in financial support from Wayland Area Emergency Services. The ambulance service has indicated its need to cover a budget shortfall and its intention to purchase new vehicles. Therefore it asked Leighton to double its annual subsidy from $18,991...
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Dorr Twp. to offer virtual meeting option for 1 year

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Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin points to 22nd Street, where reconstruction is nearly complete. The Dorr Township Board voted 4-3 Thursday night to offer citizens an on-line option for attending meetings, at least until Dec. 31. New Trustee Chandler Stanton proposed the move, maintaining that even if the Coronavirus pandemic...
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Watson may explore other Internet service options

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The Watson Township Board isn’t satisfied with its Internet service with A T & T and may look into other options. Township Treasurer Stephanie Caulder said he was unable to send information about taxes to the township hall. Trevor Beilby from the Hopkins Area Fire Department said it is having...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 3, 1996 The Burnips Hotel Former Wayland Board of Education member Diane Smith alerted the Globe that she was a victim of a telephone scam that claimed she made 27 international...
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I’ve never before supported recalling an official, but…

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “You know, I never forget a face, but in your case I’ll make an exception.” — Groucho Marx You know, I’ve never supported the recall of any public official, but in this case, I’ll...
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‘Reimagine trash’ business park plans proceed in Dorr

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  Representatives from Kent County spearheading the sustainable business park in northeast Dorr Township are proceeding apace with plans. Darwin Baas, director of the Kent County Department of Public Works, told the Planning Commission about the “Reimagine Trash” project a couple of months ago and colleague Rick Chapla said the...
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Dorr site condo project clears hurdle for rezoning

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening recommended by a 6-0 vote a request to rezone an 18.34-acre parcel at 3872 18th St. from agricultural to rural estates. John Langlois of Langlois & Sons Excavating made the request with the intention of paving the way for 13-lot site condominiums. Zack...
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Council OKs outdoor venue, waxes on Covid-19 crisis

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The Wayland City Council Monday night approved a request from Open Road Brewery for permission to open an outdoor service area year-round after the State of Michigan announced it would allow for them. Council members also got up on their respective soapboxes to oppose the politicization of a health problem...
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