Dear Editor, Daily risk of “crash“ non fatal, no injury .002739727 Monthly risk 0.0273972603 Yearly risk is 0.3333333333 Crash, in English means “ to go to pieces with violence and noise “ It also means a place to sleep. Sofa or bed. The word crash may be a little exaggeration, other than the one occurrence […]
Dear Editor, The issue of traffic calming has been around for as long as I can remember. I have heard that the establishment of a historic district in the 70’s and becoming a city in 1992 was at least in part to control what happens on Main Street. When I ran for city council in […]
Dear Editor, I just saw photos & article about the Everest graduation. As a nurse of 40+ years (and still working at the DMC), as well as being a Clarkston resident for 12 years, I was horrified and appalled that the students were all together with not a mask in sight! It’s great that two […]
Dear Editor, Reading the retort of Andy Meisner’s comments about L.Brooks Patterson by Mary Patterson Warner, I must question Mr. Meisner’s logic and humanity… Anyone with any sense that heard or read Meisner’s comments about Brooks and still plans to vote for Meisner might want to reconsider. Let’s start out with the fact that Brooks […]
Dear Editor, To our Springfield Township neighbors: We have known Laura Moreau for several years through community action groups and Dave’s role as Springfield Township Trustee and Planning Commissioner. We can confidently recommend her for the position of Springfield Township Supervisor. Laura excels at identifying opportunities, analyzing issues and taking the lead to implement changes. […]
Dear Editor, Working from home due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order has given me the unique opportunity to watch pedestrian traffic along Cranberry Lake Road. Surprisingly, no one has yet been struck by a car. I have reached out to the township several times suggesting we need a safety path along the lake. I pay […]
Dear Editor, Traffic on Main Street may be problematic, but it is not clear that four truck accidents in three years represents an inordinate crash rate, or supports a conclusion that large trucks are the primary problem. An underlying concern seems to be Main Street resident displeasure with traffic congestion and noise. Some frustrated consumers […]
Dear Editor, Yes. Black lives matter, but I believe the goal of protest has to be equality, not revenge. My skin is white and I cannot erase my heritage to atone for the sins of my ancestors. We need to debate which monuments have historic value and which should be removed. What do we gain? […]
Dear Editor, STOP: Think about why you moved to Independence Township. Was it for the promise of a quiet bedroom community, the lack of traffic snarls, large lots and open spaces, no big box stores and maybe a certain ambiance not found elsewhere? All of these and many more were considered over the years in […]
Dear Editor, Over the past 12 years, since first elected Springfield Township Clerk and Board member, Laura Moreau has served our community with vision and professionalism. Whether managing the growing complexities of the Clerk’s Office, teaming with Board colleagues to effectively manage the Township budget, spearheading initiatives like the Township’s Strategic Plan or Dixie Highway […]