In another twist in a continuing saga, Trustee Tony Miller was asked to leave a Friday, Aug. 22 special meeting of the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education. The meeting, called as a closed session because of “pending litigation,” came as a result of a lawsuit filed by Miller against Superintendent Al Roberts. The suit, […]
An apparent loophole in Independence Township’s alcoholic beverages ordinance has led to problems prosecuting those under the age of 21, so a revised ordinance has been proposed. The board of trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 19 passed first reading of the new ordinance, with second reading expected in September. State law has been amended to clarify […]
Is Independence Township fulfilling the most pressing needs in parks and recreation? Research into a revised parks and recreation master plan is intended to provide the answer. The cost, contracted to Carlisle/Wortman Associates, will be $13,320, of which $7,000 will be paid out of the current year’s budget. The every-five-year process is a requirement for […]
Property owners around Springfield Lake have proposed a special assessment district to allow Springfield Township to handle annual cleanup of Softwater Lake. A public hearing will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. Herman Schaller, president of the Softwater Lake Group (an alliance of property owners surrounding the lake located just northwest of the […]
Given the complexity of the technology and the intense training of the spinmeisters, it is no surprise that it will take time before anyone takes real responsibility for the Blackout of 2003. Being encumbered with neither an engineering degree nor a public relations salary, your humble reporter has launched — and completed — an indepth […]
Ken Winship calls Clarkston’s annual Labor Day parade “a good tradition,” and he’s pleased to be the 2003 parade grand marshal. “It’s a shock to me, and it’s an honor,” he said. “Everybody loves a parade.” Clarkston Rotary President Joel DeLong broke the news. “He said he had a favor to ask of me,” Winship […]
Oakland County Circuit Judge John J. McDonald dismissed Tony Miller’s lawsuit against Clarkston schools Superintendent Al Roberts last week, but Miller’s attorney said Monday the fight is not over. “The fat lady hasn’t sung yet,” Arthur Weiss said, noting several possible responses, including a new proposal to the school board or filing a motion to […]
Although it was an attempt to “move on,” a press conference with Clarkston school officials last week revealed new information on the conflict over Tony Miller’s alleged conflict of interest. Contrary to Miller’s claims, Deputy Superintendent David Reschke denied a full endorsement of Miller’s dual role as both district trustee and assistant high school football […]
A proposal for a new sanitary sewer system along Andersonville Road has more Independence Township residents desiring to join in the project. Because a special assessment district would pay for construction, the township board last week set a new public hearing for Tuesday, Oct. 7. A June public hearing took place after petitions were filed […]
A representative of Independence Township’s contracted engineering firm said agreements could be reached later this week to eliminate the need for a special assessment district for improvements to Sashabaw Road. One of those agreements was reached Monday with Clarkston Community Schools, although it is uncertain whether the district will actually donate to the project. The […]