Plan Commission – Page 20

Watson to have in-person budget workshop March 22

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…

Editor March 4, 2021

Articles

Council tables Consumers Energy easement request

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…

Editor March 1, 2021

Articles

Leighton denies WAEMS subsidy increase request

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…

Editor February 11, 2021

Articles

Dorr Twp. to offer virtual meeting option for 1 year

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…

Editor January 28, 2021

Articles

Watson may explore other Internet service options

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…

Editor January 7, 2021

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 3, 1996 Former Wayland Board of Education member Diane Smith alerted…

Editor December 30, 2020

Editorial

I’ve never before supported recalling an official, but…

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…

Editor December 19, 2020

Articles

‘Reimagine trash’ business park plans proceed in Dorr

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,…

Editor December 17, 2020

Articles

Dorr site condo project clears hurdle for rezoning

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…

Editor December 15, 2020

Articles

Council OKs outdoor venue, waxes on Covid-19 crisis

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…

Editor November 16, 2020