Despite continued dropping property values, Independence Township’s general fund is projected to have a surplus to add to its fund balance in 2013. The budget disclosed at a public hearing on Oct. 20, shows a general fund surplus of $105,407. This is $145,468 less than 2012’s surplus of $250,875. According to Budget Analyst Rick Yeager, […]
Four Independence Township non-union employees will not receive annual longevity payments after 2012 since the board voted unanimously to eliminate longevity on Oct. 20. Longevity pay rewarded senior non-union employees after they worked for over five years. After eight years, those employees would receive an increased longevity payment, and they would see those pay increases […]
Instead of treats, the downtown was tricked when two of the 25 ghosts decorating Main Street were stolen. According to the Clarkston Farm and Garden Club, one ghost is missing from a planter in front of the Woodshop while another was taken near the Washington and Main Street parking lot. The specters in white sheets […]
Picnickers and playful youngsters aren’t the only visitors to Depot Park these days. It is also a favored location for nectar-loving butterflies. In particular, it’s a preferred spot for the Monarch butterfly, especially now that the park and Rain Garden will be maintained as a ‘Monarch Depot.? According to North Oakland Wild Ones Vice President […]
‘It’s an unconventional comedy,? said Director Dale Dobson of The Clarkston Village Players? latest production Not Waving. With witty and often hilarious lines, the cast of Not Waving delivers a comedic look at the struggle of unconventional individuals to understand their place and purpose. The play offers a peek into the lives of Gabby (performed […]
‘I’m anxious to start!? said Supervisor-elect Pat Kittle who won 13,588 votes on Election Day even though he was running unopposed. Since the primary election in August, Kittle’s been brushing up on municipal management and finding out firsthand what it takes to keep a township running. ‘I’ve been visiting with the DPW and going into […]
Now that the ballots have been counted, the newly established Clarkston Independence District Library will continue operating under a .691 mill rate. In light of the proposal’s failure, the board is gearing up for another campaign for a 1.25 mill rate in 2014. The race on November 6 was tight with only 30 ballots making […]
‘I’m excited to get to work,? said Trustee-elect Andrea Schroeder. After the board is sworn in on November 19, Schroeder will roll up her sleeves with Ron Ritchie, David Lohmeier, and Jose Aliaga who were also elected as trustees in the general election. On board with the trustees are Clerk Barb Pallotta, who retained her […]
In the general election last Tuesday, 73 percent of the 26,730 registered Independence Township voters cast ballots ? 6,009 voted absentee. The City of the Village of Clarkston’s turnout was 70 percent; 197 of the 600 who voted casted absentee ballots. In 2008, there were more registered voters (26,852) in Independence, and 74 percent of […]
While most of the members on the Clarkston City Council will remain the same, Carol Eberhardt is new to the council. In the general election, Eberhardt won 305 votes. Peggy Roth secured 237 votes, and Mike Sabol garnered 290 votes. All council members serve two-year terms. ‘I’m looking forward to Carol joining the team,? said […]