Though attorneys for the City of Clarkston and ‘Union Joints? owners Curt Catallo and Ann Stevenson originally disagreed on legal language before the final approval for a coffee shop at 148 N. Main could be granted, the two attorneys agreed on language last week. The two attorneys came back before the city council on June […]
During a Clarkston City Council meeting, June 10, Don Rush was blamed for intentionally holding a legal notice from being published. City Manager Carol Eberhardt claimed the long-time Sherman Publications Assistant Publisher intentionally held a notice which was mandated to be published at least 15 days before a city council meeting May 27. ‘Don Rush […]
City of Village of Clarkston has lots of cash in its savings account ? almost $300,000. One resident said money should be given back to taxpayers, but officials said the money needs to be spent on projects the city postponed for years during economic decline. City Attorney Tom Ryan said most auditors would say a […]
Last week, The Clarkston News requested information regarding a traffic study and storm water issues for 148 N. Main Street, the site of a coffee shop approved by Clarkston City Council at their Monday night meeting. City Manager Carol Eberhardt was asked for the information on Monday, June 16. She responded, saying she received the […]
Clintonwood Park off Clarkston Road is first up in a 10-year plan for improvements to Independence Township. Independence Township budgeted $210,000 for the park in 2015, which includes $40,000 in grants and donations, to replace playground equipment and multi-purpose pads, and build a new baseball shelter in 2015. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle said tennis […]
A 10-year plan to extend Independence Township’s safety path system totals $950,000. The Capital Improvement Plan for the path system also includes $80,000 in equipment expenses. In 2015, $600,000 is scheduled to be spent in partnership with Oakland County to connect township paths to other paths in the Oakland County Parks system. In 2014, $100,000 […]
Just over $5.3 million in upgrades, improvements and new equipment is included in a Capital Improvement Plan laid out for Independence Township departments over the next 10 years, through 2025. Independence Township Fire Department’s 10-year plan, funded by a recently approved fire millage and fund balance, includes truck and equipment repairs and replacements. Over the […]
Officials call it the #1 eyesore in Independence Township, but it could all change with a new plan for property at the corner of M-15 and Dixie Highway. It’s been several years since the corner was occupied by a BP gas station, and redeveloping the property has been challenging. ‘Multiple developers have made attempts to […]
Pat Kittle, Independence Township Supervisor, has vowed to help veterans after witnessing problems and pain they can face. His son, David Kittle, passed away last year after he lost his battle with addiction, a habit he picked up while serving our country in Iraq and Afghanistan. Knowing what Pat went through with his son, Clarkston’s […]
Independence Township Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Mitch Petterson has applied for a State of Michigan Competitive Grant Assistance Program (CGAP) in hopes of getting about $150,000 in state funding to help three local government entities join forces in the event of a major emergency. The CGAP helps offset costs associated with mergers, consolidations, interlocal […]