When talks of a new senior center building circulate through Independence Township, the same question arises over and over again ? ‘I don’t know the condition of the current building.? Even in this week’s people poll (page B1), two of the four residents were uncertain of the ‘quality? of the current structure, located in Clintonwood […]
After a year of work, Citizens for Orderly Growth decided this past week to withdraw its ballot proposal for a legal defense fund in Independence Township. ‘We felt like we were hitting a wall. We’re just not getting anywhere,? said Craig Bennett, a member of COG and the legal defense initiative. COG first presented the […]
An old tradition is getting a new life in downtown Clarkston ? The Clarkston Cafe was purchased approximately two weeks ago by local Kurt Catallo, the owner of The Clarkston Union. ‘The Cafe holds a special place in my heart because I grew up there,? said Catallo. ‘It plays such an important part in the […]
In a 5-2 vote on June 6, the Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a Request For Proposals (RFP) for new township attorneys. Trustee Larry Rosso made the motion, seconded by Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen. The dissenting votes were Supervisor Dave Wagner and Trustee Charles Dunn. Little discussion was held on the matter. Trustee Dunn was […]
Ever wonder how the Independence Township Senior Center began? How the program changed over the years and why some believe the current building and funding are now not enough? With so much discussion revolving around the Independence Township Senior Center ? both the need for a building and its subsequent funding ? these questions and […]
Almost two years and $22 million later, improvements to the Independence Township water system are almost complete ? and township officials were able to celebrate during an open house at the Bay Court Park well site. ‘I’m excited,? said DPW Director Linda Richardson about the project completion. ‘There are still a few little things to […]
Several Waterford Road residents were unhappy May 16 when the Independence Township Board of Trustees voted 4-1 to allow live, outdoor music at the Waterford Hill Racing Track. Township Treasurer Jim Wenger was the only dissenting vote. Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen and Trustee Charles Dunn were absent. Waterford Hill Racing requested to add the musical entertainment […]
In the April 19 edition of The Clarkston News, I told the Clarkston community about Springfield Township resident Tracy and the ‘Catch 22? she found herself trapped inside by our legal system. Instead of going into the full story at this time ? which can be found online at www.clarkstonnews.com, ‘Trapped in a Catch 22? […]
There is no greater honor than the recognition received for a job well done. A small pat on the back or a kind word of praise can make anything worthwhile. With that thought in mind, 11 unique individuals were honored for their hard work and dedication on May 17 at the 21st Annual Clarkston Community […]
After months of preparation, the Independence Township parks and recreation commission voted on May 4 to rescind their proposal for a $3.1 million senior center bond issue and 0.25-0.5 millage proposal on the August ballot ? and asked the township board to do the same at the May 16 meeting. During the meeting, the commission […]