Plan Commission – Page 53

Proposed Leighton Township air park continues to attract attention

A proposed air park forLeighton Township continues to get a lot of attention, even when the issue isn’t on the agenda for public meetings. Developer Clark Galloway and partner Steve…

Editor February 11, 2016

Articles

Recycling director asks Watson Township to join program

Though Watson Township does not take part in the Allegan County recycling program, Resource Recovery Director Ben Williams rolled out the welcome mat Thursday night at the Township Board meeting.…

Editor February 4, 2016

Articles

Michelle Harris elected chair of Watson Plan Commission

Michelle Harris last month was elected chairwoman of the Watson Township Planning Commission. She succeeds David Carter, who has decided to step down after serving for 15 years. Troy Baker…

Editor February 4, 2016

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Kelle Tobolic appointed to seat on Wayland DDA Board

Kelle Tobolic has been appointed to a seat on the Wayland Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors. Tobolic, who formerly was a member of the Wayland City Planning Commission, succeeds…

Editor January 18, 2016

Editorial

Leighton Township should deny rezoning request for air strip

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I urge the Leighton Township Board and Planning Commission to deny a rezoning…

Editor January 16, 2016

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Air strip proposal for Leighton Township has uphill battle ahead

If the old saying that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” is true, a proposal for a new air strip in Leighton Township is in trouble. Nearly 20 township residents…

Editor January 14, 2016

Articles

Routine Watson appointments include Dolegowski’s successor

The simple procedure of appointing and re-appointing citizens to boards and commissions had an added tinge of sadness Thursday at the Watson Township Board meeting. Supervisor Pam Brown found it…

Editor January 7, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Martin pot battle a harbinger of things to come

It should have been a surprise to no one Monday evening that the Martin Township Board would adopt an ordinance specifically to forbid dispensation of marijuana. This is the same…

Editor January 6, 2016

Articles

CDXX Boutique marijuana exchange shop will have to shut down

The days now are numbered for the CDXX Boutique marijuana exchange service on 124th Avenue in downtown Shelbyville. The Martin Township Board Monday night, immediately after a public hearing, voted…

Editor January 4, 2016

Features

The Year in Review: Coming and going, some forever, in 2015

Going and Coming in 2015: City Manager Mike Selden left for a job with the Michigan Townships Association, succeeded by Tim McLean of Jonesville. Sara Najar resigned as director of…

Editor January 1, 2016