After nearly three years of back and forth and a loss of $300,000 in revenue, Comcast agreed to pay two-percent Public, Education, and Government, PEG, fees to Independence Township. ‘I want to thank our local newspaper (Clarkston News), which wrote a story talking about how long this dispute has been going on,? said Trustee David […]
Independence Township Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen said she will sleep better at night knowing township records are safe, electronically. ‘That was one of the concerns and has been an ongoing one for me ever since I was elected,? she said. ‘What if, God forbid, this building should burn down or we had a flood or some […]
Wow, I can’t believe Christmas is here already. It seems like just last week was Thanksgiving, but then again they were already playing Christmas songs on the radio before Thanksgiving. Coworker Wendi was overwhelmed with elementary Christmas parties, so she asked if we all could take a school and help out. I chose Springfield Plains […]
Despite reaching a compromise to pass the 2010 budget, Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner is still disappointed with the budgeting process. ‘I’m glad it’s over,? Wagner said. ‘We’ve never been through these kinds of times before, but I considered the process flawed just because of how long it took. There is way too much bickering.? […]
Ever wonder what it’s like to ride your bicycle in snow? Clarkston’s own Flying Rhino Cycling Club invites you to find out, hosting its 21st annual Polar Rhino Ride at noon, Jan. 1, New Years Day. Sign up starts at 10:30 a.m. at Independence Elementary School, 6850 Hubbard Road. Riders can choose between a family-friendly […]
‘Close but no cigar,? was the message sent to activists seeking to recall Independence Township Supervisor Dave Wagner. The County Election Commission denied the recall petition language for the second time, at a Jan. 4 hearing in Pontiac. ‘When we went in the first time they said it wasn’t specific enough, so we were more […]
Both floors of Fountains Golf and Banquet Center were filled as partiers celebrated the New Year. The evening included tasty food, drinks, and dancing.
A long-standing tradition of Independence Township has been open public comment during board meetings. Not anymore. The tradition allowing members of the public to address the board on multiple agenda items “has been repeatedly abused,? said Trustee Neil Wallace, who recommended limiting people to ‘one agenda item per meeting.? ‘The rule I propose would attempt […]
Veteran Independence Township Planning Commission members Cheryl Karrick, Joan McCrary and Joseph Lawrence were reappointed for another three year term, but just barely. The Township Board voted 4-3 to approve the three-year terms. Trustees Neil Wallace, David Lohmeier, and Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen voted against the motion. Wallace voted no because he felt “the process” used […]
Despite hard economic times, Independence Township Parks and Recreation is looking to open Deer Lake Beach in full next summer, with a few possible extra perks. Township Board asked Parks and Rec Director Mike Turk to come back with a plan to extend hours, adjust revenue for permitting and daily use, as well as break […]