Plan Commission – Page 40

Leighton affirms Grimley Saw Mill project special use

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening affirmed on a 4-1 vote a decision by the Planning Commission to approve a special use permit for the Grimley Saw Mill. Neighbors of…

Editor December 14, 2017

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Cannabis vote will be in November ’18

I hereby offer my humble, but sincere apologies to the Watson Township Board and Planning Commission. I was wrong, and you were right. I publicly but incorrectly stated Wednesday and…

Editor December 9, 2017

Articles

Watson seriously seeking public input on medical marijuana

Watson Township officials want to have at least one serious public forum about adopting an ordinance permitting medical marijuana facilities. The Township Board, meeting less than 24 hours after a…

Editor December 7, 2017

Articles

Watson Twp. officials discuss medical marijuana ordinance

The special joint meeting Wednesday night of the Watson Township Board and Planning Commission on medical marijuana didn't produce any decisions except that work on crafting an ordinance would continue.…

Editor December 7, 2017

Articles

Leighton air park issue will be decided by voters next year

A grass-roots group opposed to an air strip in Leighton Township has filed more than enough petition signatures to place the issue on the ballot either next May or August.…

Editor December 2, 2017

Articles

Dorr Twp. Board closed session issue won’t go away

The Dorr Township Board's controversial closed session Oct. 26 was discussed in open session Thursday night. Nothing was disclosed, but approval of the minutes was tabled on a contentious 4-3…

Editor November 30, 2017

Articles

Medical marijuana exchange owner Dan Patrick dies

Jerry Dan Patrick of Wayland, a major figure in the medical marijuana business in Martin and Orangeville townships. died at his home Monday. He had just celebrated his 44th birthday.…

Editor November 28, 2017

Editorial

Dorr Twp. Board abusing Open Meetings Act for secrets

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Gongwer News Service, which has been faithfully reporting on the Lansing political scene…

Editor November 17, 2017

Articles

Dorr Township denies Townbroadcast’s FOIA request

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers Monday denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from Townbroadcast.com The online newspaper filed a FOIA request Wednesday afternoon in writing at the Dorr…

Editor November 14, 2017

Articles

Leighton plans to revise medical marijuana ordinance

Fearing its local medical marijuana ordinance is out of date, the Leighton Township Board agreed to seek more information in light of new state laws. The board Thursday evening was…

Editor November 9, 2017