Discussions continue in Dexter Township as to whether to allow short-term rentals (STR) in the township. As part of this, there are two possible paths forward being considered. This was announced in a recent public hearing notice: “The Dexter Township Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on July 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm at ...
Chelsea City Council began discussions of hiring a new city manager and appointed Chief Kevin Kazyak in the interim at the July 1 special meeting. The meeting was called after the departure of previous city manager Marty Colburn to discuss the hiring process for a new manager. According to councilmember Beth Morris and Mayor Jane ...
At a July 1 Chelsea City Council meeting, Michigan Community Capital detailed a $19.7M plan to convert the Rockwell building into workforce housing. Council showed early support. Photo: The Rockwell Building is located on the corner of Railroad and East streets and is part of Chelsea’s Clocktower complex. Image: Google Streetview The long-vacant Rockwell building ...
A resolution appointing a new treasurer to take over operations after Marie Sherry retires was passed at Dexter City Council’s June 23 meeting. New treasurer Orna Angus is currently working with Sherry during the transition period and will continue the job independently starting in the upcoming month. “Orna comes to the City with over 15 ...
At the June 23 meeting, Chelsea City Council passed an ordinance amendment requiring all future proposed building projects that include a parking lot must also include bicycle parking. This ordinance does not affect plans that have already begun or been completed. The update requires one bicycle rack for every 20 parking spots, proper lighting for ...
Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn was placed on administrative leave with no explanation. City Council to address next steps July 1. Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn was abruptly placed on administrative leave early this week. The city has provided no explanation for the move, but released the following statement and job posting for an interim ...
Milan’s recently appointed library board member Kelsey Winter attended her first meeting as a board member on June 24, and approved the library budget. Winter was chosen by the library board from amongst six applicants to fill a vacancy through the end of 2025. It was the beginning of what is gearing up to be a busy season for election officials, candidates and local organizations as they prepare for the Primary Election on Aug. 5. This year voters in Milan, Dexter City, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Township will have a Primary, while those in Saline, Manchester and Chelsea will only vote in the final election on Nov. 4.
Saline City Council selected candidate Dan Swallow to fill the city manager role at their June 22 meeting. After a multi-month decision process, Swallow was selected from a pool of three finalists in a 4-3 vote. After the departure of the previous City Manager, Deputy Manager Elle Cole took on the position’s responsibilities in the ...
Scio Township has some concerns with the City of Dexter’s proposed amendments to its Master Plan, specifically areas that could impact the township. Both the Scio Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees are in agreement that they have issues with some of the proposed changes Dexter wants to make it to its Master Plan. ...
The Milan City Council on Tuesday June 17 approved its new fee schedule, which includes a 60-cent per unit increase for water, while sewer rates remain unchanged. Garbage rates will increase by $5.26 a month to help stabilize the city’s rubbish fund. The fund currently has only a 14.6 percent fund balance, well below the ...
After several weeks of discussion regarding the hiring process for the Saline City Manager position, City Council passed a motion at its June 16 meeting to include Acting City Manager Elle Cole in the next round of finalist interviews, inviting back two external candidates as well. After the departure of the previous City Manager, Elle ...
The City of Chelsea is inviting community members to participate in the Chelsea Area Transportation Study by completing a short survey. The feedback will help guide future transportation planning and improvements in the area. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts by filling out the survey at the following link: Chelsea Transportation Survey. The survey ...
Sylvan and Lima townships have entered into a unique agreement with the aim of promoting economic development projects. At their June 10 meeting, the Sylvan Township Board approved a 425 Agreement between Sylvan and Lima Townships to transfer property conditionally for the purpose of economic development projects. Sylvan Township Supervisor Amanda Nimke said properties “in ...
Public discussion around the City Manager position of Saline continued at the city council’s June 9 meeting, where several business owners and residents spoke in support of Acting City Manager Elle Cole. Previous City Manager Colleen O’Toole departed earlier this year, and Deputy City Manager Cole was appointed Acting City Manager until a hiring decision ...
Webster Township is exploring the question of whether or not it should have outdoor warning sirens. This is a topic the township has been thinking about for some time and now the township board is taking a closer look. It’s merely in the discussion phase, but considering what these sirens are for, such as a ...
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