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At Equality Chelsea’s “Grateful for You” fundraiser hosted Nov. 13, attendees raised $4100 for Faith in Action (FIA) through ticket sales, along with an additional $450 for Equality Chelsea. Chelsea’s FIA, formed in 1980, focuses on immediate support for people in the community, providing food, clothing and medical supplies. “Food insecurity is something no one ...
The potential installation of a Flock camera was discussed at Saline City Council’s Nov. 10 meeting. Flock Safety is a security company focusing primarily on legal and private surveillance. The cameras being discussed by city council would include an AI-powered vehicle identification system that reads license plates and other distinguishing features of a car. “I ...
After approving the initial contract with Mirlo Real Estate Partners on behalf of Dexter Orthodontics, Dexter City Council set a public hearing on Dec. 8 for the sale of the MAVD property, located at the intersection of Meadow View Drive and Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. “On August 13th, the City received a letter of interest from ...
Dexter’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee (ACH) presented at the Nov. 10 city council meeting about options for historical signage throughout the city. Intended as a long-term project, the first installation would include three signs to mark historical landmarks. “We would like to grow that, but initially we’d like to start with three signs,” ACH ...
Amendments to Chelsea’s Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) establishing ordinance were passed at the city council’s Nov. 3 meeting. The changes include minor adjustments to language in section 33-8 and 33-9, which describe the purpose and abilities of the HRC and were worked on in part by City Attorney Mariah Fink. “A lot of the thanks ...
Chelsea resident Linda Frank raised concerns regarding traffic at the intersection of W. Old US Highway 12, Taylor St. and Old Manchester Rd. at Chelsea’s Nov. 3 city council meeting. With a new housing development planned for Old Manchester Rd., Frank requested the placement of a flashing beacon sign at the intersection to increase safety ...
Dexter City Council selected Mirlo Real Estate Partners’ proposal for construction of an orthodontic office at the empty lot located at the intersection of Meadow View Drive and Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, commonly referred to as the “MAVD property.” After construction, the facility will be owned and operated by Dr. Brandon Shoukri D.D.S., the current co-owner ...
Dexter City Council voted against a recent bid for the construction of a ramp leading up to the gazebo in Monument Park from Central St. After concerns were raised at a June council meeting by local citizens about accessibility, city staff were directed to begin looking for interested contractors to submit ramp plans. Two bids ...
After initial discussions showed little support for an ordinance which would allow golf carts on Dexter streets, City Council voted against the proposal at the Oct. 27 meeting. “We’ve done a huge effort over the last 25 years to separate non-motorized and motorized in a lot of areas, including bike lanes and non-motorized pathways, and ...
Saline City Council approved two repairs at Oakwood Cemetery at their Oct. 20 meeting, which will involve work being done on the mausoleum roof and the Monroe St. retaining wall. A roof inspection was recommended for the mausoleum due to peeling paint on the interior. “Once the roof repairs have been made, we will then ...
Chelsea City Council unanimously approved the first reading of two amendments to Ordinance No. 192, which describe the mission of the city’s Human Rights Commission (HRC). The changes seek to clarify the abilities and powers of the commission, as well as remove redundancies from the document. “Our non-discrimination ordinance is almost 10 years old, and ...
Saline City Council passed a resolution at the Oct. 20 meeting to enter into a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to construct a mixed-use pathway along Mill Pond. The project will cost an estimated total of $1 million, of which the city of Saline will be responsible for $323,813, while the rest ...
Millions of people across the nation, including in local Michigan communities, staged a ‘No Kings’ protest on Oct. 18 in response to concerns about President Donald Trump’s actions in government. In Chelsea, over 500 people gathered in Pierce Park to protest and raise awareness. Simultaneous protests were held in Milan and Saline. “We need to ...
A proposed ordinance that would allow golf carts on certain roads in Dexter was presented to the City Council at their Oct. 13 meeting. A decision was not made due to absent council members, though initial discussions of the ordinance were not in favor. The ordinance would require golf cart drivers to apply for a ...
Ordinance 191, which bans intentional deer feeding within the city limits, was passed by the Chelsea City Council and their Oct. 6 meeting. While Michigan has laws in place restricting deer baiting and feeding, the ordinance seeks to give more clarity and local relevance to the ban. “One of the things that I think is ...
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