At its May 19 meeting, Saline City Council approved the upcoming fiscal year’s budget 4-3 after an amendment concerning funds for the Recreation Center failed to pass. The proposed and approved budget allotted $400,000 to the Saline Rec Center to assist with maintenance, upkeep and repairs to ongoing issues that have closed the building down ...
At its May 19 meeting Saline City Council voted on a motion to request the hiring committee in charge of filling the recently vacated city manager position report to the council and address an accusation of bias in the interviewing and hiring process. Councilmember Dean Girbach brought this motion forward over concerns regarding Acting Manager ...
Saline City Council approved a contract with Boone & Darr, Inc. for repair and installation work at the Saline Rec Center at their May 5 meeting. Work done will focus on replacement of the HVAC system at the center, which has required continual repairs in recent months and has been running for five years longer ...
Saline City Council approved the sale of approximately 4.15 acres of city lot 1415 Industrial Ave to local business Arrow Energy for $39,798 ($9,590 per acre) at its April 21 meeting. Arrow Energy, a company that specializes in the sale of aviation fuel, runs its operation out of 1404 Industrial Drive and expressed interest in ...
Lodi Township’s board wrestled with commas, clauses, and control in a painstaking push to approve its new Rules of Order. The Lodi Township Board of Trustees slogged through a detailed, and at times painstaking, review of its draft Rules of Order during a meeting that tested patience, precision, and parliamentary grit. The process, which included ...
Saline City Council considers a 10-month plan to overhaul its digital communication and boost community engagement. At its April 7, 2025, meeting, the Saline City Council received a detailed presentation on a proposed communications partnership with Metric Marketing, aimed at transforming the city’s digital presence. Acting City Manager Elle Cole explained the background of the ...
From new gardens to park connections, the Saline Parks Commission had a busy and impactful 2024. Photo: Google Streetview At the April 7 City Council meeting, the Saline Parks Commission presented its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year marked by new volunteer initiatives, expanded regional collaboration, and renewed efforts to maintain and beautify city parks. ...
Per Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy guidelines this message is to provide notice of a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) event at 247 Monroe St, the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The event began at 10:30 p.m. 4/2/2025. Due to high levels of rainfall, the WWTP was overwhelmed and unable to handle the volume of ...
From the City of Saline: Following an extreme weather event, the City of Saline experienced a temporary overflow at its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). During the storm, Saline received over 1.5 inches of water in under 45 minutes. This high intensity storm produced volumes of water beyond the facility’s current treatment capacity. Despite the rapid ...
Community News To better understand the community’s needs, the City of Saline is asking for citizen response to a brief survey regarding the City’s search for a permanent City Manager. “This survey will assist City Council, our consultant and hiring committee pinpoint specific characteristics and attributes we’d like our future City Manager to possess,” said ...
Highlights from the report outlining key options, from costly repairs to full removal, detailing financial, environmental, and historical impacts for the community. The City of Saline is evaluating whether to keep or remove the Saline River Dam. The dam does not appear to be at immediate risk of failure, but there are concerns about deterioration ...
The Saline City Council voted to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility, committing to inclusivity and flying the transgender pride flag annually. At its March 17 meeting, the Saline City Council approved a resolution recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, reaffirming the city’s commitment to inclusivity and support for the transgender community. The resolution ...
Lyndon Township and a handful of other local communities received a perfect score for some important work last year. For this, they were recognized by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s State Tax Commission. At the Lyndon Township Board meeting on Jan. 14, township officials said the township was acknowledged as a local unit who has ...
Elle Cole will serve as Acting City Manager while the city works to identify a new permanent manager The City of Saline has announced a change in leadership as City Manager Colleen O’Toole prepares to leave her position at the end of January. While O’Toole remains in her role for the next few weeks, the ...
Two agreements were recently reached that will help get started the Pittsfield Township Outdoor Gym Project. At its December meeting, the Pittsfield Township Board voted to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting for Construction Engineering Services for the outdoor Gym Project at a cost not to exceed ...
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