NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING August 8, 2024 INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that the Independence Township Planning Commission, Oakland County, Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a rezoning. The meeting will be via Microsoft Teams online and at Independence Township […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comINDEPENDENCE TWP. — Thirteen candidates are running to be trustees on the Independence Township Board of Trustees in the Aug. 6 Primary Election.Incumbent trustees Sam Moraco, Terri Nallamothu, Ron Ritchie and Jim Tedder along with newcomers Ryan Cosper, Emiralda Gojcaj, David Hayward, Tina Holland, Mark Petterson, Bruce Quigley, Tasha Schurgin, Jesica […]
By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — At its meeting on June 8, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting. At the meeting the board elected officers to serve as board president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.Greg Need was nominated as board president for the 2024-2025 school year and […]
Council expected to continue conversation at July 22 meeting By Megan KelleyClarkston News Editormkelley@mihomepaper.comCLARKSTON — At its regular meeting on July 8, the Clarkston City Council discussed potentially placing the issue of procuring a single waste hauler for the city on the ballot for the November election. Though there was a lengthy discussion on the […]
Have you ever had your closet collapse? Have you ever had your closet collapse two times in three weeks?I’ve written before about my love of shopping and fashion. The dark underbelly of those passions is that I have a lot of clothes. I’m not a hoarder, but as I invest in nicer, more timeless pieces, […]
I recently received a campaign flier from Ric Davis, candidate for Springfield Township Supervisor. Among other things, Mr. Davis’s flier claims he will “restore responsibility to our zoning and planning committees and not micromanage them.” As Chairperson of both the Township Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals I find Mr. Davis’s comment uninformed and […]
We recently moved back to Clarkston from Birmingham. We had a home here in the 90s, early 2000s, our daughters are both Clarkston grads. Our experience was so wonderful we moved back last year. The parades were part of that hometown vibe; floats, cheer team, cars, clowns, dogs, Curt on his mini bike, etc. It […]
Throughout decades living in Springfield Township — and involvement in both citizen groups and elective offices — I’ve had a front seat observing characteristics that define our most effective leaders.That’s why I support, for Springfield Township Trustee, re-electing Dave Hopper, Denny Vallad and Bill Whitley, and also electing Chris Moore.Good governing isn’t glitzy. It’s about […]
I am writing this letter as a small business owner to express my strong support for Terri Nallamothu as Township Trustee. I have had the pleasure of knowing Terri for nearly 8 years and have witnessed firsthand her dedication, integrity, and passion for serving our community.Terri Nallamothu has consistently demonstrated her commitment to improving our […]
Springfield Township residents have an important decision to make on Aug. 6. As 30-year residents of the township, we strongly endorse the re-election of Laura Moreau for Supervisor.Laura has led improvements in police and fire safety, Dixie corridor design standards, natural resource preservation, community events and more – all while protecting the beauty of the […]