Brandon Township

Brandon Charter Township (Oakland County) is seeking a part-time assessor to provide assessing service to Brandon Charter Township and the Village of Ortonville. Brandon Charter Township requires that a level III certified assessor certify the assessment rolls. The successful vendor must be able to complete in a timely manner all state and county forms, provide […]

ALA marks 30th anniversary of ‘Banned Books Week?

Brandon Twp.- On prominent display at the library this week were some very popular books from recent years, such as ‘The Hunger Games? trilogy and ‘TTYL? as well as the timeless classics, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird? and ‘Brave New World.? Among the books that are often read by teenagers for pleasure or for assigned school […]

Police seek community’s help in solving MDOP cases

Brandon Twp.- Police are seeking help from the public in stopping a series of crimes that could result in serious injury or death. During the past week, several motorists have had rocks thrown at their vehicles in the area. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Pete Burkett, commander of the Brandon substation, believes the crimes are […]

Fireworks show is ready to go

The fireworks show on Lake Orion will stay put this year, and again be shot from barges located near Squaw Island. There had been discussion about moving the show into the bay, but all of the safety details could not be worked out in time to make the move a reality. Police Chief Jerry Narsh […]

Brandon Township

Charter Township of Brandon 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462 Will hold a Public Hearing on February 23, 2005/6:00 p.m. For the purpose of hearing public input regarding the following proposed DISORDERLY PERSONS ORDINANCE printed in its entirety. NEW ORDINANCE DISORDERLY CONDUCT ORDINANCE In recognition of the fact that disorderly conduct disturbs the peace of […]

Ortonville Village

village of ortonville December 13, 2004 meeting synopsis The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Bess. Six Council members, Manager Zelenak and Clerk/Treasurer Clark were present. Shane Eliassen DPW Supervisor and Susan Bromley of The Citizen were also present. The following items were acted on: Approved the agenda as amended. Approved […]

Historic Goodrich Hotel razed

By David Fleet Editor On Monday, the Goodrich Hotel was no more. Demolition crews from Ortonville-based Bedrock Express began the process of bringing down the century-and-a-half-old structure in downtown Goodrich. The process may take a few weeks as about 95 percent of the materials recovered will be recycled. Of historical interest in the community is […]

Village planning meeting for next week cancelled

The regular meeting of the Lake Orion Planning Commission, scheduled for Monday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m., has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting of the village’s planning commission is set for Aug. 4.

Village increases fee schedule for 2008-09

The village council approved a 2.1-percent increase to their fee schedule during their regular meeting last week. The increase is based on the village’s contract with McKenna Associates, village consultants, which calls for their fees to be increased by the Consumer Price Index (rate of inflation) for the 2008-09 fiscal year. Other fees were adjusted, […]

Brandon Township

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR MEETING The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing January 26, 2005 at 7:30 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. 1) Appeal #001-05 Sidwell #03-18-400-021 Name: James & Sandra Ream Location: 350 Granger Road Request: Applicant requests a variance […]