The Master Plan for the future of Independence Township is ready for review. Major changes from the 2008 Master Plan include revised land usage of historic and rural resources to meet the community’s age and population. Updates were also made to population demographics, housing, community facilities, and services, natural features, and transportation. The existing land […]
A group of concerned citizens met with city officials to discuss a petition against expanding city hall, but officials remain convinced it’s in Clarkston’s best interests. ‘The facilities committee worked hard and concluded it would be better to make payments over time and, at the end, the city would own an asset rather than continuing […]
Dr. Farid Fata will spend decades behind bars for massive health-care fraud, but his victims continue to suffer. Patty Hester, of Clarkston, gave away belongings and took her family on vacations including a trip to Disney World after being falsely diagnosed by Fata. ‘I was told I had cancer and was a terminal patient. I […]
As local business owners question city policy on parking, Clarkston City Manager Carol Eberhardt deferred the issue to others. ‘The planning commission is really the expert when it comes to the parking issues and requirements,? Eberhardt said. The Planning Commission reviews construction plans before it reaches city council for approval, she said. Clarkston business owners […]
Building a home for a veteran and her family in Springfield Township was just the beginning for My Habitat Clarkston. Now the local Habitat for Humanity group has set its sights on property in Independence Township. ‘These homes are for people who just need a little push to get ahead and own a home,? said […]
It was standing room only at Clarkston Planning Commission’s Monday meeting, where planners recommended approval of Special Land Use for Rooftop Dining and Patio at 3 E. Church Street and 28 S. Main. The two downtown properties are adjacent. The E. Church building is currently rented by the city for its DPW, and 28 S. […]
A 10-year plan with more than $6.8 million for improvements to Independence Township departments and facilities is just preliminary, according to officials. The Capital Improvement Plan includes major improvements to water and sewer facilities, and Park’s, Recreation and Seniors Department. Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle and budget analyst Rick Yaeger presented the plan at the […]
Independence Township wants to know if residents are willing to pay for local roads after the Proposal 1 sales tax increase failed in May. At a July 21 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a request by Supervisor Pat Kittle to look into alternative options to pay for road repair. “The condition of the township […]
Thanks to a game of golf and dinner, the Jacqui Milzow Memorial Scholarship Foundation gave away $10,000 this year to help two organizations. Checks to SCAMP and The Links were presented by Forrest Mizlow after a day of golfing at Pine Knob Golf Course on Monday, July 20. During a dinner ceremony that evening at […]
Developers have a new plan for the east side of Dixie Highway at Deerhill Drive, calling for higher density and a change in use for the 26-acre parcel of land. Developer Michael Furnari is requesting 92 rental units, up from 69 in his previous plan. The 69 units in the original plans were for individual […]