Residents in the southern portion of Independence Township will soon see a difference in their water quality. According to a letter released on Feb. 27 by Linda Richardson, director for the Department of Public Works, a new iron filtration system with disinfection will begin going online in the southern loop system on March 13. The […]
Troy-based Orco Investments Inc. is still looking for approval to build on 70 acres located at the corner of Waldon and Sashabaw roads near the I-75 interchange ? the difficulty is exactly what Independence Township will allow to go there. On Feb. 27, Orco submitted newly revised plans to the township building department for a […]
With little discussion and only one dissenting voice, the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted 5-1 on Feb. 21 to increase the elected officials salaries by three percent, or a combined total of $4,697.42, for 2006. The percentage increase came by recommendation from Supervisor Dave Wagner. In addition to his recommendation, Wagner also provided information […]
‘The decisions been made and I’m going to stick to it ? and I hope that we don’t offend too many people,? said Ed Zull, owner of Pete’s Coney Island II on Dixie Highway. Exactly what decision could be so powerful to concern the longtime Independence business owner and area resident? Making the choice to […]
Julie Meredith first began working in the Independence Township Library as a volunteer at the age of 12. Now, 18 years later, and she is returning to her old stomping grounds as Independence Township’s new library director. ‘I want residents to know how passionate I am about Independence Township Library,? said Meredith. ‘Independence Township Library […]
I’m looking for some information. Well, some guidance at least? See, ever since Feb. 21 I’ve had a question burning inside my head, and I’m just not sure where find the answer. I’ve tried Google, the forsaken Wikipedia and even my local library. I’ve asked my reporters, my husband and even my four-year-old son. Still, […]
Trustees on the Independence Township Board had little to say about the Intergovernmental Fire Agreement presented at the Feb. 21 meeting. In fact, trustees voted unanimously without hesitation to pass the three-year fire service agreement. Trustee Dan Travis made the motion, which was supported by Treasurer Jim Wenger. The Clarkston City Council approved the fire […]
There are several area organizations concerned with land preservation and organized development ? but none hoping to address the problem as directly as Independence Township resident Thomas Pytel. Pytel ? along with residents Jerry Fisher, Dr. Fred Roeser and Mary Beth Huntinlocker ? is looking to place a ballot initiative on the August 2006 election […]
So much to do in so little time? The Independence Township Board of Trustees worked quickly through their new business at the February 7 regular meeting. The following items are some of the decisions made: ? The Independence Township Fire Department received permission to purchase 30 sets of new firefighting apparel ? including coats and […]
McLaren Healthcare Group? Palace Sports and Entertainment? Silverman Companies, Inc.? Road Commission For Oakland County? and County Executive L. Brooks Patterson? What do all these entities have in common with Independence Township? They are joining forces with Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner to request state and federal assistance for another Sashabaw Road widening project ? […]