December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: Dexter Township

Help Shape Dexter Township’s Future

Help Shape Dexter Township’s Future

Dexter Township has scheduled a strategic planning session for August 27, at Dexter Township Hall, and they want to hear from the community. Announcing the upcoming meeting, the township said, “Resident input is essential as we set priorities and plan for the future of Dexter Township.” The Sun Times News followed up with township supervisor ...

Dexter Firefighters Get Some Needed Help

Dexter Firefighters Get Some Needed Help

The Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) got a new and important addition to its fleet of emergency vehicles when a new fire truck arrived at station #2 on August 1, providing what DAFD Fire Chief Doug Armstrong called a critical upgrade. The DAFD announced the arrival of the truck: “The Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) ...

Dexter Township Offers Second Community Conversation on Immigration

Dexter Township Offers Second Community Conversation on Immigration

“These are the people that are fixing your roofs and cleaning your houses and working in the back of restaurants.” Dexter Township will host a second public conversation focused on immigration on Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Township Hall, 6880 Dexter-Pinckney Road. The event, “Let’s Talk About Immigration: Part 2,” follows an earlier ...

Dexter Township looks at Lifesaving Ordinance Codes

Dexter Township looks at Lifesaving Ordinance Codes

Dexter Township is exploring adopting an overall fire protection ordinance. It’s something that isn’t in place yet even as the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) recommends it. In the next month, the township board will have the ordinance language before them for possible approval. Things begin with the DAFD interlocal agreement, which specifies that the ...

Dexter Township Nearing a Decision on Short-Term Rentals

Dexter Township Nearing a Decision on Short-Term Rentals

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 ...

Does Dexter Township Want a Single Hauler Trash Service?

Does Dexter Township Want a Single Hauler Trash Service?

In thinking about using a single hauler for curbside trash/recycling services; Dexter Township is keeping in mind its residents’ needs and wants, and what’s best for the community. Dexter Township recently held a public hearing about its single hauler proposal. No decisions have been made and it’s still in the exploration phase. However, the township ...

Immigration: A Community Conversation set to be held in Dexter Township

Immigration: A Community Conversation set to be held in Dexter Township

A community conversation about immigration is scheduled to be held on June 10, at Dexter Township Hall. The meeting, called, “Let’s Talk about Immigration – A Community Conversation,” is being hosted by Dexter Township Trustees Laura Sanders and Karen Nolte. The conversation will also have some speakers sharing insight, knowledge and experiences. They will include ...

2025 Road Projects Planned for Dexter Township

2025 Road Projects Planned for Dexter Township

Madden and Stinchfield Woods roads will be part of the two big projects for Dexter Township this upcoming road work season. The Dexter Township Board of Trustees has authorized the 2025 Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) Dexter Township Local Roads Agreement.  In updating the community in March “in the loop” monthly e-newsletter, Dexter Township said ...

Dexter Township Addresses Broadband in New Budget

Dexter Township Addresses Broadband in New Budget

Dexter Township held a budget hearing at the township board’s Febuary 18 meeting, introducing a new financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget is mostly complete, township supervisor Lonnie Scott said. The township board will vote on final approval at their March meeting. During this last meeting, Scott said they talked through several ...

A Perfect Score for Lyndon Township and Others

A Perfect Score for Lyndon Township and Others

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 ...

The Dexter Area Fire Department is Planning to Hire and Get a New Ambulance

The Dexter Area Fire Department is Planning to Hire and Get a New Ambulance

The Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) has a budget plan for 2025 and it includes adding to the team. Serving the city of Dexter, Dexter Township and Webster Township, the DAFD is looking to hire new full-time firefighters. In the recent Dexter Township eNewsletter, “In the Loop”, an update was given on the latest with the fire ...

Dexter Township Sets First Meeting for the Short-term Rental Committee

Dexter Township Sets First Meeting for the Short-term Rental Committee

Dexter Township has formed a committee in its effort to get a better handle on short-term rentals. Township Supervisor Lonnie Scott announced on Dec. 16, the appointment of members to the newly formed Short-Term Rental Committee. The announcement said “This committee will address the critical and evolving issue of short-term rentals in Dexter Township, working ...