An agreement is pending approval that would allow for the continued collection of groundwater samples from two monitoring wells located on vacant Livingston County property in Howell.
The countyâs Public Safety & Infrastructure and Development Committee met recently and approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Textron Inc. for temporary access to county property for the purpose of groundwater monitoring activities. A previous agreement granted the company access to the vacant property of the countyâs West Complex near Highlander Way and Grand River for the installation and monitoring of groundwater monitoring wells for a two year period. A separate company, Stantec Consulting Services, has been retained by Textron to continue to perform certain environmental services and analysis on the site. Textron is now seeking to enter into another agreement with the county, which will allow Stantec ingress and egress to the property for another two year period - with an additional one year option to renew.
During the meeting, Administrator Ken Hinton explained these are existing plumes and the agreement benefits citizens by allowing monitoring of the groundwater for contaminants as there still some ground wells in the area. Hinton says the company is working with a landowner on the north side of Grand River in tracking a plume so the agreement just extends the period of time they have access to the monitoring wells they have already established. The groundwater investigation is being conducted according to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality guidelines and reports are supplied to the Livingston County Health Department.
The resolution still needs final approval from the Board of Commissioners. It is expected to be an agenda item at Monday nightâs meeting that starts at 7pm in board chambers of the county administration building. (JM)
Agreement Would Continue Groundwater Monitoring ActivitiesAgreement Would Continue Groundwater Monitoring Activities
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Milford Township Woman Facing Charges After Vehicle TheftMilford Township Woman Facing Charges After Vehicle Theft
A woman is facing charges after stealing a vehicle from an automotive event in Highland Township.
Deputies with the Oakland County Sheriffâs Office Highland Township substation responded around 3:10pm Tuesday to the 1500 block of Harvey Road to speak with the victim of an auto theft that had just occurred. A report states that employees of the Szott Automotive Group had been setting up an event at the residence and were in the process of displaying several high-end vehicles. A blue 2019 Dodge Challenger Hellcat was parked in the driveway with the keys left in the ignition. The Office says a female driving a Ford Focus pulled into the driveway and parked behind the residence, exited her vehicle, walked over to the Dodge Challenger, got in and drove away. A report notes the Dodge Challenger Hellcat did not have a license plate attached to it, as it is unregistered.
Deputies contacted the Sheriffâs Dispatch Center and a BOL or be-on-the-lookout advisory was broadcast to area police agencies regarding the stolen vehicle. The Waterford Township Police Department located the vehicle in a parking lot on Highland Road near North Oakland Drive. A witness pointed out the female who had exited the vehicle to officers, who took her into custody and turned her over to a Highland Township Deputy. The suspect, identified as a 37-year-old Milford Township woman, was transported to the substation to speak with detectives from the Auto Theft Unit. She was subsequently lodged in the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of criminal charges. The vehicle was returned to an employee of Szott Automotive. (JM)
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Road Reconstruction Beginning Soon In Hamburg TownshipRoad Reconstruction Beginning Soon In Hamburg Township
Rehabilitation on a pair of Hamburg Township roads that are in rough shape will be beginning later this spring.
At Tuesdayâs meeting of the Hamburg Township Board of Trustees, officials received estimates for work to be commencing soon on Chilson Road, and Hall Road. 3 miles of Chilson from M-36 to Pettysville will be milled and replaced with 3.5 inches of asphalt and aggregate shoulders will be placed along the road edges for an estimated $800,000. Over on Hall Road, $220,000 is the estimated cost of replacing 0.7 miles with 4 inches of asphalt and new shoulders. Hamburg Township Supervisor Pat Hohl said this work is made possible because of the 1-mill road millage residents passed 3 years ago.
During a Strategic Planning session that took place before the Board meeting, Hohl said officials entered a conversation where they discussed asking voters to renew the millage when it is up in 2020. The new proposed millage would stay at the 1-mill rate but be for 10 years. It would be combined with possible joint funding from the Livingston County Road Commission and from special assessment districts to do repairs on county roads and some private subdivisions. Hohl said that many of the county roads and roads going through subdivisions are in excess of 40 years old and have never seen improvements. Several people have come forward asking if the township would do something, and this new millage could create an avenue for further reconstruction.
The work on Chilson and Hall Roads is expected to start in May or June. Additionally, Hohl said Hamburg Road from Winans Lake to the Brighton city limits could see improvements this year, but they wonât know the status of that project until later in the summer.(MK)
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Employee Of Fenton Tim Horton's Charged With Recording In BathroomEmployee Of Fenton Tim Horton's Charged With Recording In Bathroom
A Grand Blanc man has been arraigned on charges of videotaping coworkers at a Fenton eatery.
20-year-old Eric Andrews is facing 16 counts, including child sexually abusive activity, using a computer to commit a crime, possession child sexually abusive material and capturing or distributing images of an unclothed person. Police say he recorded coworkers in the employee bathroom at the Tim Horton's on Silver Lake Road in Fenton over a two year period.
WJRT reports that the Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit launched the investigation into Andrews. Searches of his electronic devices brought up recordings dating back to 2016. Investigators believe many of the victims in the case didn't know they had been videotaped until authorities contacted them. Four employees at the Tim Hortons were identified on the recordings, two of whom are minors.
Police are still trying to identify more people who appear in the videos. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said Andrews also may have set up cameras inside bathrooms in people's homes. Investigators are working to also identify those victims. Andrews is due back in 67th District Court in Fenton on March 28th for a Probable Cause Conference. (JK)
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Informational Meeting To Be Held On Milford Community GardenInformational Meeting To Be Held On Milford Community Garden
An informational meeting will be held next month for gardeners interested in renting a plot this summer from the Growing Greens Milford Community Garden.
The meeting will be held Saturday, April 13th, from 10 am to noon at the Milford Public Library. Plots are available for seasonal rent to people interested in growing their own organic produce and/or flowers. The fenced community garden, made available through a partnership with the Village of Milford and Kensington Metropark, is said to be ideal for people who donât have enough room in their yard for gardening, have too many deer, inadequate direct sunlight, or perhaps simply donât want a garden situated in their back yard.
Plot rent is inexpensive and based upon plot size. The meeting will offer information and a map of available plots, as well as an outline of organic gardening principals, which gardeners are required to follow. Those interested in renting a plot will be asked to write a check and sign a gardening contract at the meeting, so event organizers suggest interested gardeners bring a checkbook to reserve their desired plot.
The Community Garden, which is separate from the privately rented plots, has a vegetable garden where volunteers help to grow produce for the non-profit food bank, Community Sharing. Volunteer opportunities for that garden will be presented to meeting attendees. Local high school students who need community service hours are also encouraged to attend. Questions can be emailed to the Growing Greens Board of Directors at info@growinggreensmilford.org.
Photo by Teresa Silver.
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Veterans Committee Considering Time Limits On Child Care Relief PolicyVeterans Committee Considering Time Limits On Child Care Relief Policy
The Livingston County Veterans Committee is fine tuning a policy that will help veterans with children further their own education.
The 5-member Veterans Services Committee further worked out details on what is essentially a re-launch of their Child Care Relief policy, Wednesday night. Enacted 8 months ago under previous leadership, but with no promotion, Veterans Services has yet to see one veteran take advantage of it. This had led the current committee to revisit it. The program is meant to provide temporary child care relief to a veteran returning to school, until they are able to secure affordable child care on their own. Under the newly proposed draft policy, applicants would be eligible for 4 months of assistance, and then be required to apply every four months following. Proof of classes and passing grades would be required.
One area the committee was split on, is whether there should be a limit to the number of times one can receive assistance. Members Jim Wallace and Commissioner Bob Bezotte who sits on the committee, were in favor of a 1-year limitation, to ensure assistance was temporary. Kevin Nagle argued that if the committee has the ability to deny any application, then limiting the time for relief was âridiculous.â Chairman Joe Riker said he could see both sides, and that having gone through college as a parent himself, would have been happy to receive any help with child care.
The committee agreed to have their director draw up 2 new drafts for consideration next month, one with the stricter limits than the other.
Regardless of how they vote, Riker said this is a proactive effort to bring in the younger veterans from Iraq and Afganistan who they donât see using their services to the extent that Vietnam veterans do. (MK)
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Theis Offering Internship Opportunities To Interested StudentsTheis Offering Internship Opportunities To Interested Students
Area students interested in state government can take advantage of an internship opportunity.
State Senator Lana Theis is encouraging students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate-level academic programs with an interest in the Legislature to apply for an internship through her office. The Brighton Township Republican said it is a âgreat opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a legislative officeâ that would encompass everything from, âresearching and tracking legislation to constituent affairs and communications.â
Theis says her interns are an integral part of the team they rely on to help serve residents in the 22nd Senate District. The internships are unpaid but that school credit is available while hours are negotiable.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:
Senator Lana Theis
P.O. Box 30036
Lansing, MI 48909
SenLTheis@Senate.Michigan.gov
Those with questions about the position should contact Theisâ office via the above email address or by phone at 517-373-2420.
The Michigan Senate considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status or any other legally protected status.
Persons with a qualified disability may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing and/or interview process by contacting the Senate ADA Coordinator at 517-373-1675. (JK)
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Severe Weather Awareness Week ApproachingSevere Weather Awareness Week Approaching
Weâre off to an early start to severe weather season in Southeast Michigan.
Two tornadoes touched down in Shiawassee County and two in Genesee County as strong storms swept the state last Thursday, damaging homes and knocking out power to thousands. The most significant EF2-rated tornado centered on Vernon, where 70 homes were damaged and roughly 20 had significant damage. A tornado recovery meeting was held this past Sunday afternoon at Durand High School. Officials are still assessing the damage and financial impact but itâs expected that it will take at least two weeks to clean up debris. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Rich Pollman with the National Weather Service White Lake Township Office says fortunately, there were no deaths or injuries.
Pollman says for Southeast Michigan, the threat of severe weather and tornados really starts ramping up in April and continues through the summer where it reaches a peak around the end of June into July and then comes to a tail end in September. However, thatâs not to say tornadoes wonât occur in March or October â and he says theyâve certainly seen that over the past few years. While there have been a few severe weather events, Pollman tells WHMI overall the last three severe weather seasons have been remarkably quiet for Southeast Michigan as a whole. Unfortunately, he says you canât take much from that as to whether this year will be quiet or more active.
Severe Weather Awareness Week runs from Sunday, March 24th through Saturday, March 30th. Pollman says itâs a good time to get prepared before dangerous weather strikes this spring and summer. Part of that involves a statewide tornado drill next Wednesday at 1pm. Details and preparedness tips can be found through the provided link. Pollman will also be a guest this Sunday at 8:30am on WHMI's Viewpoint. (JM)
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Whitmore Lake Company Embarking On MEDC Trade MissionWhitmore Lake Company Embarking On MEDC Trade Mission
Business leaders from seven Michigan companies, including one locally, will travel to Brazil and Colombia to meet with prospective partners, distributors and customers to increase export opportunities.
The trade mission will take place Sunday, March 24th through the 29th. Itâs being coordinated by the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporationâs International Trade Program. The program aims to increase Michiganâs exporting opportunities by helping businesses identify and enter key emerging foreign markets. Among the participating companies is Littlite LLC of Whitmore Lake. The company is a manufacturer of high-quality USA made gooseneck task lights using sturdy metal components in critical areas that provide solutions for challenging lighting problems.
Companies will receive a customized schedule of business-to-business meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners. Matchmaking meetings in Brazil were arranged by the Michigan Brazil Center, while Colombia meetings were arranged by the GSGP Affiliate Center in South America. Mission participants will also benefit from networking events and logistical support. MEDC Chief Executive Officer Jeff Mason says Michiganâs ties with Brazilian and Colombian companies have resulted in good jobs. He says the South American trade mission will open doors for the companies by helping them identify and enter into new relationships, ultimately growing their businesses and bringing additional jobs to Michigan residents.
Since its inception in 2012, the International Trade Program at the MEDC has worked with Michigan companies to support more than $2.6 billion in export sales and 12,389 jobs across the state. Export sales facilitated by the MEDC International Trade program in fiscal year 2018 were more than $7.3 million to Brazil and more than $3.7 million to Colombia. Total exports from Michigan to Brazil in 2018 exceeded $1 billion and total exports from Michigan to Colombia the same year were more than $131 million. (JM)
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MDOT Service To Share Information On 11,000 State And Local BridgesMDOT Service To Share Information On 11,000 State And Local Bridges
A new online service will keep motorists updated on the conditions of bridges across the state. The Michigan Department of Transportation has launched the new Michigan Bridge Conditions Dashboard, which provides information on the conditions of over 11,000 bridges on state and local road systems. This dashboard replaces the 2018 version which focused primarily on bridges within the National Highway System. According to a release, MDOT has been working since January updating the service to include all bridges and provide the most current available data, instead of only being a snapshot in time.
An interactive map shows the location of each bridge and a color coded status for each structure. Detailed information about each structure can be seen, and data can be sorted in various ways, like by ownership, geographic area, or bridge rating. Federal law mandates that all bridges be inspected at least every 2 years and that condition ratings are reported. Bridges are rated on a 0-9 scale, where 7-9 is good, 5 and 6 are fair, and 0-4 is poor. Ratings are assigned to culverts, decks, and each superstructure and substructure of every bridge. These ratings are used by asset management to identify preventative maintenance needs and determine funding priorities for repairs and replacements.
The Michigan Bridge Conditions Dashboard can be found at https://mdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=fb70725b2be04dc7b01703d0b6c91bb6 (Photo- MDOT) (MK)
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Congresswoman Slotkin Holds Inaugural Town HallCongresswoman Slotkin Holds Inaugural Town Hall
8th District Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin held the first, of what she plans to hold quarterly, town hall meetings last night.
The Holly Democrat held the event, which she called âthe most American of exercises we can participate inâ at Oakland University in Rochester, while also streaming it on her Facebook page. Slotkin fielded questions for roughly an hour on a wide variety of topics.
Health care and the price of prescription drugs were a popular subject, as the freshman Congresswoman discussed a plan that would open up Medicare to everyone and promote transparent pricing on drugs. One of keys to keeping prices down, she said, was getting the younger generations on board. She also spoke in favor of legislation that would penalize drug companies for raising their prices more than 10% in a year.
Slotkin was asked about roads, and what could be done to help avoid a proposed 45-cent gas tax. She called this the one topic that might most unite Michiganders. Slotkin said we need not just a âband-aid solution,â but a once-in-a-generation package from the federal government. She said we need resources that not only cover fixing potholes, but in some cases to re-do roads.
When asked about gun control, Slotkin, who hails from a gun-owning family and is military trained, said that while the issue is very polarizing, her belief is to find a common ground. She said universal background checks are something she believes everyone can stand behind. Whether an individual buys a gun from Dunhamâs or off the internet, the background check should be the same.
Slotkin encouraged attendees that they will continue to fight for funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative that has seen a proposed 90% cut from President Trump. She credited the President for coming around on the need for funding for the Soo Locks.
The Representative reaffirmed her stance on fighting for the rights of those within the LGBTQ community, sharing how she came from one of those families. Slotkin was also asked about anti-sematic comments from other Democratic members of Congress in recent weeks. She condemned hateful speech whether it was coming from a place of anti-semitism, Islamaphobia, or white supremacy. She said that a âspade needs to be called a spadeâ and that hateful speech needs to be called out.
Slotkin also called the current immigration system broken, and that it has state- wide effects and hinders several groups, from Michiganâs farmers all the way to business owners on Mackinaw Island.
Slotkin, a member of the Homeland Security Committee, called border security a serious issue. She said she and her husband have canoed part of the Rio Grande, and that she has seen some areas where more security might make sense, and others where it would not. The key, she says, is to be smart about it. She said is also constantly reminding her peers in Washington that if they are throwing money at southern border states, that northern border states like Michigan see 10 times the trade and traffic.
She also tackled the topic of student debt, saying that it starts with the way they are being charged from their loans. She said student loans are different from other loans and should be capped at 2.5%.
When Slotkin was asked about the forth-coming Mueller Report and her thoughts on a possible impeachment of President Trump, she said that after the report comes out and everyone reads it, that if there are credible allegations of treason, they should be treated accordingly. She said she is interested in being judicious, and will act from fact, and not emotion.
Slotkin was asked about the Green New Deal that was proposed by Democrats in Washington last month. She said she agrees with the spirit, but that she is also a pragmatist. Slotkin said she believes that if there are financial incentives for moving towards cleaner energy and away from fossil fuels, then people will get on board. She suggested that the GNDâs incorporation of universal health care and jobs may have made it harder to pass.
She closed with a question about what we should be doing to protect our democracy. Slotkin said that voters being in favor of Proposition 2 (ending gerrymandering) and Proposition 3 (no-reason absentee voting) in November went a long way to help that. (MK)
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New Perjury Charge To Be Filed Against Suspended Judge BrennanNew Perjury Charge To Be Filed Against Suspended Judge Brennan
A Livingston County judge has made another court appearance related to charges of perjury and destroying evidence in her divorce case.
53rd District Court Judge Theresa Brennan appeared in court Thursday for a preliminary exam. The hearing took place in Livingston County before Genesee County District Court Judge David Guinn. He has prohibited media from taking photographs or using social media during the hearing, which is centered on three felony charges. While the Michigan Attorney General's Office filed charges of perjury, misconduct in office and destroying evidence against Brennan, it revealed in court Thursday that they will be filing an additional charge of perjury against Brennan tied to her testimony during a Judicial Tenure Commission hearing.
Testimony on Thursday came from former Chief Livingston County Judge David Reader, who related how he had informed Brennan that her husband had filed for divorce and was being represented by Howell Attorney Tom Kizer. Reader had sent Brennan documents so she could recuse herself from hearing her own divorce, but authorities allege she delayed in doing so and then used the interim to destroy evidence connected to her relationship with former State Police Detective Sean Furlong. Also testifying was Brennanâs ex-husband Donald Root and Brennanâs court reporter Felicia Milhouse, who alleged Brennan asked to erase her personal email from her cellphone. The hearing is scheduled to continue April 11th.
Separately, Brennan is accused of unethical acts that could lead to her removal from the bench. The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission says Brennan used staff to perform personal services and failed to disclose her relationship with Furlong, the chief prosecution witness in the 2013 murder trial of Jerome Kowalski, over which Brennan presided. Kowalskiâs conviction has since been vacated and a new trial ordered.
The Michigan Supreme Court, which has yet to rule on the JTC complaint, announced last month its decision to suspend Brennan, effective immediately but kept her pay and benefits intact. (JM/JK)
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League Of Women Voters To Host Forum On County Clerk's OfficeLeague Of Women Voters To Host Forum On County Clerk's Office
Another forum is being held to help educate the public on the various elements of their local government.
The Brighton/Howell unit of the League of Women Voters of Ann Arbor will be hosting Livingston County Clerk Elizabeth Hundley and Election Coordinator Joe Bridgman for an upcoming gathering to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the County Clerk's office and election-related issues.
It will be held Thursday, April 11th at 6pm in the Meabon Room at the Howell Carnegie District Library. Hundley and Bridgman will provide members of the public with updates on election reforms resulting from passage of Proposal 3 last November. Hundley was recently named to the Secretary of State's Office Election Modernization Advisory Committee.
The local chapter of the League recently hosted a similar forum with Livingston County Chief Judge Miriam Cavanaugh to discuss the local court system. (JK)
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Restitution & Probation Ordered For Williamston Woman Convicted Of EmbezzlementRestitution & Probation Ordered For Williamston Woman Convicted Of Embezzlement
Restitution has been ordered for a Williamston woman convicted of stealing money intended to pay for a statue to honor a legendary labor leader.
82-year-old Maria Louisa Mason was sentenced in Ingham County Circuit Court earlier this week to five years of probation. A release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessell notes that Mason is also required to pay approximately $86,000 in restitution. Mason, who previously pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement between $50,000 and $100,000, is a former director of the stateâs Hispanic/Latino Commission.
The charges against her stemmed from the embezzlement said to have occurred between October of 2012 and June of 2015. The money Mason admitted to stealing was a combination of state funding and private donations that was intended to be used for a memorial statue honoring labor leader and civil rights activist César Chávez.
The Attorney Generalâs Office says Mason moved the money into her personal accounts and used it to pay off numerous credit cards, University Club Fees, taxes, auto insurance, energy and phone bills, as well as other items. The statue was never built.
In announcing the charges, Nessel said that, âState employees are expected to act in the best interest of the residents of this state (and that) Masonâs actions were a substantial breach in public trust and blatant abuse of power.â (JK)
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Overlay District Would Protect Water Resources In Green OakOverlay District Would Protect Water Resources In Green Oak
Green Oak Township officials are looking to protect surface and groundwater resources in the municipality by establishing an overlay district.
Overlay districts include special requirements and restrictions that are applied to land uses and activities to eliminate or minimize contamination of the aquifers supplying the Townshipâs municipal water wells. The Wellhead Protection Area is the surface and subsurface area surrounding a public water supply well or wellfield. The Wellhead Protection Overlay District is a mapped zoning district that imposes a set of requirements in addition to those of the underlying zoning district.
Green Oak Township Planner Paul Montagno says officials have been working toward establishing the overlay district for several years now. Montagno adds, âItâs ultimately important to the township because we get all our water from the ground here and so we want to make sure those wellhead areasâ¦we donât want any contaminants getting into the ground. Itâs really just extra precautions in those areas.â
To establish such a district, the township would need to amend its code of ordinances in order to provide supplemental regulations in the wellhead protection zone. The issue came before the townshipâs Planning Commission at a meeting Thursday. Commissioners unanimously voted to recommend approval to the Board of Trustees to amend the ordinance to establish the district.
In addition to all land within the Wellhead Protection Areas, the overlay district would also include recharge areas of groundwater aquifers and watershed areas. Land uses that would be prohibited in the overlay district include business and industrial uses that generate, use, treat, process, store, or dispose of regulated substances, or dispose of processed waste water on site. (DK)
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Brighton Council Looks at Installing New Sewer Line & Repaving RickettBrighton Council Looks at Installing New Sewer Line & Repaving Rickett
The Brighton City Council hopes to install new sanitary sewer for a portion of Rickett Road, and at the same time repave Rickett from the south city limits to Church St., and from there, to Grand River.
City officials say the work is needed because of the partial collapse of an 80-year-old sewer line last year on Rickett north of the railroad tracks, followed by another partial collapse further down the road. The city made temporary repairs, but city DPW Director Marcel Goch says if a new sewer line isnât installed soon to fix the problem permanently, the sewer line will rupture again, and this time it could be a total collapse. Goch tells WHMI the city is applying for two grants to help defray the cost of the project.
Goch says the city is fortunate that the second grant just became available because Brighton stands a very good chance of being awarded it. The sewer work will involve replacing 650 feet of 8-inch sewer line, with an additional 750 feet of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) to be installed to line the remainder of sewer main on Rickett Road, south to the southern city limits just past Oak Ridge Drive, and north to Grand River. Council approved motions to award the design and engineering work for both the sanitary sewer project on Rickett south and north of the railroad tracks and the related street overlay project on Rickett and Church Street to Tetra Tech for $118,500.
The grants for which the city is applying are both from Michigan Transportation Economic Development Fund: one, for $250,000, requiring a 50% match, and the other, a $375,000 grant being offered in 2021, requiring a 20% match. (TT)
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Local Job Seekers Encouraged To Attend Career Fair In FentonLocal Job Seekers Encouraged To Attend Career Fair In Fenton
A career fair in Fenton later this month will offer information and networking opportunities.
Mott Community College Workforce and Career Development will host a multi-employer Career Fair at the Collegeâs Southern Lakes Branch Center on Thompson Road in Fenton. Employers from a range of industries will be on hand including healthcare, manufacturing, public safety, retail, armed forces, banking, and government. Employment Services Coordinator Aron Gerics says itâs a great opportunity for job seekers to meet directly with local employers who have job openings. Participants will receive career information, networking opportunities, a chance to brush up on job seeking skills as well as the possibility for employment screenings with employers on site.
Attendees should be dressed appropriately in professional attire and are encouraged to bring several copies of their resumes. The career fair will run from 1 to 4pm on Thursday, March 28th. The event is free and open to the public. (JM)
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Earth Day Clean-Up Event At Kensington MetroparkEarth Day Clean-Up Event At Kensington Metropark
Huron-Clinton Metroparks is celebrating Earth Day with various clean-up events, including one locally.
Whether someone is looking to make more sustainable choices, reduce their carbon footprint, conserve energy and resources or participate in a local environmental community project; organizers say Earth Day is a time to come together and commit to earth-friendly acts with work that will impact the future. Kensington Metropark will host an event from 9 to 11am on April 28th in the North Martindale area to help keep the park beautiful and safe for both people and wildlife. Officials say litter, such as fishing line and plastic bags, is dangerous for wildlife and unsightly to park visitors. Individuals, families and groups are encouraged to volunteer.
Officials say scouts can earn a fun patch and volunteers receive free park entry for the event. All ages are welcome, although children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Details can be found through the link. Huron-Clinton Metroparks & Facebook photos. (JM)
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Showcase Will Raise Funds For Ongoing Effort To Restore B-25Showcase Will Raise Funds For Ongoing Effort To Restore B-25
A local organization dedicated to restoring and preserving a Word War II-era bomber will be hosting a fundraising event next month.
The Warbirds of Glory Museum will hold the event at the Livingston County Airport in Howell Township on Saturday, April 27th from 6-9pm. The public is invited to come and tour the progress of the Sandbar Mitchell, the groupâs WWII B-25 bomber restoration that will include sections of the actual aircraft as well as exhibits and displays. In addition to viewing artifacts and memorabilia from that era, there will also be a special ceremony honoring the crew of a B-25 shot down over Italy.
The fundraising showcase will highlight the Kittyhawk Academy, a youth mentorship program that encourages Michigan youth to consider skilled trades as a career and to prepare them for accredited trades school and certification. The casual-dress evening will include a strolling dinner, along with raffles and silent actions as well as other options to help fund scholarships and the Student Tool Reward fund. Get details through the link below. (JK)
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Pathway Project, Silver Lake Road Improvements Coming To Green Oak Twp.Pathway Project, Silver Lake Road Improvements Coming To Green Oak Twp.
Green Oak Township and the Livingston County Road Commission are working together on two separate projects; one for road improvement work and one that will create a non-motorized pathway.
Repairs will be made to an approximately 10,910-foot stretch along Silver Lake Road from Silverside Drive to Rushton Road. The scope of the project will include drainage improvements, grading and paving work. The township will pay the Road Commission 100% of the cost of the project, which is about $4.7 million.
The township is receiving funding help for a second project however; using matching funds from the federal government to create a non-motorized trail on the south side of M-36 from Whitmore Lake Road to the west line of the township and along the east side of Lemen Road from Eight Mile Road to M-36. The federal government will pay 59% of the project cost, while the township will pay 41%, which results in the government paying up to $559,000.
The Road Commission will undertake supervision of construction on the townshipâs behalf. The bidding of the contract was performed by the Michigan Department of Transportation. A contract for the Silver Lake Road project and the M-36 pathway project were both approved at a recent meeting by the Board of Trustees. Tree clearing for the pathway project is expected to begin soon. A substantial amount of the construction is expected to be complete by September 20th. The work may require some intermittent lane and shoulder closures. (DK)
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