Independence Township trustees expressed their support for the McLaren hospital project to elected leaders during their meeting, March 19. Governor Rick Snyder, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin along with U.S. Representative Mike Rogers and other elected state officials will receive a copy of the resolution. According to Supervisor Pat Kittle, the communication represents […]
At their next meeting on April 2, the Independence Township board will vote on whether or not to hire Human Capital for their Human Resource needs. Reaching an agreement with Human Capital will allow them to receive a discount because Orion Township hired the same firm. ‘We joined forces with Independence Township,? said Orion Township […]
Independence Township Public Works employees will soon have new vehicles since the Board of Trustees voted to spend $96,894 to replace four trucks. The DPW has been driving around in three 1999 trucks, each with over 100,000 miles on them and one 2001 Chevy with over 200,000 miles. ‘They are rusted out bad,? said Supervisor […]
Pastor Christopher Maus of St. Daniel Catholic Church in Clarkston is not only looking forward to celebrating Easter, he’s also excited about the election of a new pope. Reverend Maus didn’t believe it when he first heard Pope Benedict resigned. On Feb. 11, Maus awoke to a text message saying Benedict announced his resignation, but […]
An agreement to drill for oil in Independence Township will be on the table next month. To prepare for it, Independence Township Supervisor Pat Kittle, Clerk Barb Pallotta, and Township Attorney Steve Joppich met with Jim Nash Water Resources Commissioner for Oakland County on March 15 to discuss the lease agreement proposal Jordan Development offered […]
After five hours of interviews and deliberation, Clarkston City Council selected two candidates for city manager at a special meeting, March 16. Carol Eberhardt of Clarkston and Andrew Potter of Ortonville will present on how they would approach the job and plans for the first hundred days of their employment at the council’s next regular […]
In some circles she is known as ‘the tree lady,? but for the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy (NOHLC) Marie Donigan is called Executive Director. Since 1972, the NOHLC’s efforts have led to the preservation of 55 properties covering 1,426 acres of land, but Donigan says the non-profit isn’t finished yet. They’ve set their sights […]
Starting April 1, fewer lanes on Dixie Highway will be open, and 395 businesses along the busy thoroughfare will feel the impact. According to Penny Shanks Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been ‘extremely proactive? in working with the businesses thus far. MDOT intends to resurface 9 miles of […]
You may have received mail in late February about changes in the assessed and taxable value of your property. The Clarkston News sat down with Independence Township’s Director of Assessing Kristen Sieloff to find out how these values are determined. Overall, property values are on the rise this year, which Sieloff notes is a sign […]
From a golf course to open space, plans to develop the area around Morgan Lake have been in limbo since the late 80s, but those sketches may soon leave the drawing board and become reality. Plans for a residential development on the Southeast border of Independence Township saw their first reading at the Board of […]