• “Disband. We don’t need the extra layer of government. You are doing a fine job and it is not personal. You are just costing us too much to justify.” • “Become a city, lose the township.” • “Safe pedestrian crossing on M-24. Additional downtown parking.” • “Improve street and sidewalk conditions.” • “Fill up […]
• “To remain a village as it has successfully maintained itself for 128 years.” • “Skate Park.” • “Dissolve, the extra taxes (are) killing the resale value of our homes in Oxford Lakes.” • “Turn down the temp.” • “Recreation center for all ages.” • “A vegetarian-friendly restaurant.” • “It would be cooler if the […]
Oxford Township officials last week voted 5-1 that they are “committed to looking for a new facility to house” the muncipality’s offices, however, whether it will be a new or existing building remains to be seen. “It’s very difficult servicing our public in the cramped quarters that we have,” said Clerk Clara Sanderson voicing her […]
If you’re wondering how much it costs to buy a high school student these days, the average seems to be about $25. The going rate is based on the Oxford High School Drama Club’s “Maid or Butler for a Day” auction held Thursday, Feb. 12 in the school’s Commons. Fifteen Drama Club members auctioned themselves […]
The first reading of an ordinance amendment prohibiting the contribution to the delinquency or criminality of a minor in Oxford Township is set for the 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 township board meeting. Under the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 43A (disorderly conduct), it’s a violation to “encourage, contribute toward, cause or tend to cause, […]
Charges are pending against a 37-year-old Orleans man suspected of drunken driving, who allegedly caused a three-vehicle accident on W. Drahner Rd. near Powell Rd. at about 7:28 p.m. Feb. 12. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the Orleans man was eastbound on W. Drahner in his 1992 GMC truck when he failed to […]
After discussing some concerns, the Addison Township Board of Trustees approved a resolution enacting the Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Cost Recovery Ordinance and cost schedule. The ordinance requires “payment of costs incurred by the township, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and any other public or private entity acting on behalf of the township in making […]
Oxford Township officials last week voted 5-1 to contribute the standard 5 percent toward the resurfacing of some roads in the Country View Estates subdivision located off Baldwin Road, across from the west side of Seymour Lake Road. A valid petition to establish a Special Assessment District (SAD) among residents of the Phase 1 subdivision […]
Two new faces joined Oxford Township government last week as resident Thomas Berger was appointed to the planning commission and resident James Butler to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Officials voted 5-1 to appoint Berger to replace longtime Planning Commissioner Dan Clark, whom Supervisor Bill Dunn chose not to reappoint. Berger’s term will expire Dec. […]
10 years ago February 16, 1994 Addison supervisor Bob Koski maintained his office in overwhelming fashion in Tuesday’s recall election, getting 802 of 1,240 votes. Odyssey Inc., an aircraft and auto tooler, has purchased the Sea Ray Boat plant on N. Lapeer Rd. from the Brunswick Marine Group for $2.2 million. For the first time […]