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 […]
Plante & Moran found a problem with Independence Township’s handling of money in this year’s audit. ‘The township’s cash receipts functions are not appropriately segregated,? said Plante & Moran CPA Joe Heffernan, who along with CPA Chrystal Simpson presented the report to the Board of Trustees, June 23. The same people who receive cash at […]
With several new businesses on the horizon, downtown parking is a concern. Curt Catallo’s proposed restaurant at Main and Church streets, which received preliminary approval from city council on June 22, would seat up to 138. At the same meeting, Brightside Dental was granted site plan approval for a 1,500-square-foot addition to their 55 S. […]
The Daughters of the American Revolution of Michigan raised $20,000 to restore the windows of the historic Brady Lodge in Independence Township’s Bay Court Park. Dr. Grace Smith, DAR state historian, attended the June 22 Independence Board of Trustees board meeting to present the check to Parks, Recreation and Seniors Director Ken Elwert. ‘We are […]
Big issues for locals right now ? a group is petitioning against spending too much cash on improvements to City Hall in downtown Clarkston, and where will everyone park after several new businesses, mainly restaurants, come in? I can imagine by now there would have been enough cash in a Parking Deferment Fund, created to […]
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 […]
Changes will occur to three buildings in downtown Clarkston if plans presented by restaurateur Curt Catallo reach final approval. On Monday, Catallo’s plans were granted preliminary approval just after council had a lengthy discussion over parking needed for Bright Side Dental. Citizens raised concerns over parking because 27 spots would be needed for a 1,500 […]
Going green prevents pollution, explained an environmental protection group. A $5,000 grant from the Clinton River Watershed Council was secured by the City of the Village of Clarkston staff to use in Depot Park. ‘This is exciting news,? City Manager Carol Eberhardt said. Funds, when matched by the city, would equal $10,000 to help finish […]
The Clarkston Rotary gave away over 500 free meals last Friday during Concert in the Park to celebrate their 75th year in the community. Pulled pork, hot dogs, beans, chips, cookies and drinks were on the menu and given free to anyone who came up to the tent as a way to say thank you. […]