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Watson continues to spend its federal ARPA funds

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COVER PHOTO: This wall TV was added to the township hall meeting room, as board members projected agenda items onto the device, purchased with federal ARPA funds, and were able to share what they were working on with audience members. Watson Township officials sincerely believe state government will give them...
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DPE Ventures granted site plan approval for addition

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Bob Wagner The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a site plan for an addition at DPE Ventures, 4678 Division, just north of LKQ. The company, which manufactures new and used computer room flooring, wants to build a 9,480- square-foot addition and add four trees to the landscape of...
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ITC granted site plan for downsizing building

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The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave its approval to a proposed site plan from the Michigan Electric Transmission Co. (ITC) at 801 S. Main St. ITC, which manufactures electric equipment, has operated at that site since the closure of the old Kessler’s Undies and Woolies business, apparently wants...
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Hopkins Township plays musical chairs to fill seat

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Sandra Morris The Hopkins Township Board played some musical chairs Monday night to fill a vacancy. In the wake of the resignation of Sandra Morris as treasurer, Clerk Eric Alberta filled that post and switched jobs with newcomer Stacy Timmer, now clerk. Alberta, who has been township clerk since 2016,...
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Four candidates seek 3 seats on Wayland Council

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast incorrectly published this story this past weekend with wrong information that Abe Garcia was seeking re-election. The incumbent councilwoman seeking another two-year term actually is Tracy Bivins. The year 2023 is referred to as an off-year election, and the biggest day of decision this year will be...
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City’s 2nd retail cannabis business to open Oct. 13

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JARS, the City of Wayland’s second cannabis retail shop, is scheduled to have a grand opening at its downtown location Friday, Oct. 13. JARS cannabis will do business on South Main Street at the former Simply Celia’s Bakery and Restaurant, next door to the Mi Guadalajara Mexican restaurant. The City...
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Dorr solar ordinance public hearing will be held Oct. 17

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, on a proposed solar energy systems ordinance. The commission and Professional Code Inspections have been working on the issue for several months, but finally decided to take it before the public next month....
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Dorr Plan Commission gives OK to Core & Main

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave the green light to construction supply distributor by approving a site plan request for a parcel to the immediate east of the Copart business. Work is expected to get under way at the Core & Main company, manufacturer of specialized distributor of...
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WAEMS still intact despite members’ pullout rumors

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The Wayland Area Emergency Services Board for the second time in a year is dealing with and calming rumors that some municipalites are abandoning ship. WAEMS, a non-profit supported by 12 area municipalities and the City of Wayland faced some talk Wednesday night at a board meeting, with this time...
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Martin deputy clerk resigns in aftermath of Proposal 2

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The suddenly unpopular Proposal 2 election law passed nearly a year ago by Michigan voters now has wreaked havoc in Martin Township as well. Township Clerk Jennifer Wharton Wednesday night told Township Board members that the new law, which mandates local polls be open to voters for nine straight days...
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