By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As Independence Township Clerk Cari Neubeck announced that the motion to appoint Sam Moraco passed 4-2 at the board of trustees special meeting Nov. 1, many members seated in the audience began to clap. Moraco was one of nine township residents to interview for the trustee spot that was […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The Independence Township Department of Parks, Recreation and Seniors recently received the honor of Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) re-accreditation and was recognized by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) for their high standards and best practices at a September conference in Phoenix. CAPRA […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Township – Clarkston Area Youth Assistance held its annual meeting Oct. 20 during a breakfast event at the Clarkston Community Schools administration building. During the program, board members, staff and volunteers were recognized, while guest speakers included CCS Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan and Oakland County Youth Assistance Chief […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor With the future of the mill pond dam in question, one Clarkston resident has questions for the attorney representing Ed Adler and Bob Roth, the owners of the dam. According to W. Dane Carey of the Traverse City-based Kuhn Rogers law firm, Adler and Roth would rather remove the […]
Library upgrades done Clarkston Independence District Library Director Julie Meridith and her team recently completed repairs and repainting of the city’s two “Little Libraries” at Depot Park and at the corner of Washington and Main streets. The CIDL team has also refreshed the collection of books in the libraries.
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Independence Township – The Township Hall board room was nearly full with curious individuals from various Oakland County communities Oct. 24 for a 90-minute town hall forum to discuss the upcoming county public transit millage proposal on the Nov. 8 ballot. The event was hosted by State Senators Jim […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Last month, Jennifer Speagle resigned her post as Clarkston city clerk to take on a new role as deputy supervisor in Independence Township. She will start working with Jose Aliaga, running unopposed as township supervisor, on Nov. 21. “Not only is Jennifer a native of Independence Township, was a […]
By Brandon Kathman Special to the Clarkston News Scouts across the Clarkston area are getting ready for this year’s Scouting for Food event, a nonperishable food drive set to begin during the first weekend of November. The Scouting for Food initiative, which is carried out in partnership with Gleaners Community Food Bank, utilizes thousands of […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Recently, many Clarkston residents have inquired about the water levels in the mill pond, which are controlled by the privately-owned dam. Neither the city or the Mill Pond Association have any authority to adjust the dam, located near the intersection of Main and Washington streets, or otherwise modify water […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor Just in time for the November election, the Clarkston Village Neighborhood Committee is placing signs around town expressing their message against the medical marijuana proposal which attempts to amend the city charter and “compromise local neighborhoods,” according to Clarkston Mayor Eric Haven. The group has unveiled a website (NoStoreNearMyDoor.com) […]