Slowly but surely the battle lines are being drawn in the potential fight over ‘big box? development in Independence Township. In a statement released on March 23, Citizens for Orderly Growth announced the creation of a committee to research the possibility of forming a ‘legal defense fund for the big box/convention center.? The idea for […]
Developer Mario D’Agostini said he never expected to receive so much publicity and attention on a proposal he has yet to submit to Independence Township. D’Agostini, owner of White Lake Development, has been working on plans to build 150-160 single-family, detached condominiums, priced between $400,000 and $1 million, on the Pine Knob Golf Course off […]
The rumors are finally true. On March 15 Orco Investments Inc. of Troy, the developers interested in bringing the well-discussed ‘big box? stores to Independence Township, have filed a rezoning request with the Independence Township building department. The developers are requesting to rezone approximately 70 acres of property located north of Waldon Road and west […]
After several developers, a couple letters of credit and a new promise, Independence Township officials are still left with one question: When will Maybee Road be paved? After lengthy discussions lasting three meetings, Independence Township trustees voted on March 15 to approve the final site plan of Eagle Ridge Morgan Lake PRD, Phase III Residential […]
Oh my, oh my. Okay, I have a lot to say this week, so let’s get right down to it. First, I got to spend my Friday evening with the Clarkston Village Players and their production of ‘Lost in Yonkers? ? and I have to say, one scene truly stole the show in the well-intentioned […]
Come out and join the Clarkston Village Players as they get ‘Lost in Yonkers.? The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play written by Neil Simon is the humorous and touching story of two young boys who move in with their stern grandma while their father goes on an extended business trip. While the children […]
After a Feb. 23 meeting with almost 300 Independence Township residents in attendance, Citizens for Organized Growth has scheduled a workshop session for March 9 at 7 p.m. in the Clarkston High School auditorium. ‘With the response we received at the meeting, I think we’re going to need the space once again,? said Neil Wallace, […]
Independence Township officials are hoping to hold onto a deteriorating piece of local history. At the Feb. 15 regular board meeting, township Supervisor Dave Wagner informed trustees he would like to look into a new development option for the McCord farmhouse and barn property located on Pine Knob Rd. The old farmhouse, barn and other […]
The well-known saying ‘you have to spend money to make money? has been around for years ? and officials with Independence Township are hoping a new twist on the old concept will help them maintain a tightly balanced budget. At the Feb. 15 regular meeting, township trustees voted unanimously to hire Alliance Telecommunications, Inc. (ATI) […]
Reports of Orco Investments Inc. possibly bringing in a development near the Sashabaw Road and I-75 connection in Independence Township has spread like wildfire ? leading several area residents to begin doing a little research of their own. According to a press release sent from attorney Neil Wallace’s office, Citizens for Orderly Growth (COG) scheduled […]