BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor An estimated $400,000 DPW and city hall expansion project is out for bids after city council approved its site plan. Council voted 4-3, Mayor Joe Luginski, and council members Michael Sabol, Eric Haven, and Sharron Catallo voting in favor, and Council members David Marsh, Al Avery, and Jason Kneisc […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor City Council rejected a proposal by City Manager Carol Eberhardt to extend special-event permit requirements to private property. “I think it’s too much,” said Mayor Joe Luginski at the April 11 meeting. “I host a Christmas party at my house every year for the historical society. Would I need […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer According to Independence Township Trustee David Lohmeier, the township has been good at “getting ahead of problems.” That’s what his proposal to build a pedestrian bridge at the I-75 Sashabaw Corridor does. “This is a project that we’re going to have to do one day,” Lohmeier told board […]
BY WENDI REARDON Clarkston News Staff Writer The Ryan Kennedy Memorial Playground at Clintonwood Park is one step closer to reality. “We are moving forward with a build to occur in the fall of 2016,” said Lisa Christensen, Recreation Supervisor for Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors “Everyone is really excited. The township and FORK […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor Whenever Robert White of Independence Township meets with a local or state official to advocate for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, he starts with one thing. He pulls out a picture of his sons. “We always introduce our two sons because we don’t want our advocacy efforts to […]
BY TREVOR KEISER Clarkston News Staff Writer Salaries for Independence Township’s supervisor, clerk and treasurer will increase to $82,200 beginning Jan. 1, 2017, following a 4-0 vote at the April 5 board meeting. However, the raises apply only after four years experience in one of those three positions. Supervisor Pat Kittle, Clerk Barb Pallotta and […]