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Grand Ledge, MI · Municipal
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Howell Township sets Nov. 17 hearing on data center ordinance
The Howell Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Nov. 17 on proposed zoning regulations for data centers and other high-impact land uses as officials work toward completing permanent rules for the facilities. The hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Howell Township Hall, 3525 Byron Road. The proposed...
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Families trick-or-treat in downtown Lansing today
LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Families can go to downtown Lansing today for “Trick or Treat on the Square,” which kicks off at 5 p.m. Businesses will hand out free candy during the event. This year, the city has new giant pumpkins that families can use for photos....
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Brighton library receives prestigious Excellence Award
The Brighton District Library is proud to announce that it has received the 25th annual State Librarian’s Excellence Award, recognizing the library’s dedication to providing superior customer service. Cindy Mack, Brighton District Library director, is “incredibly honored” for the Brighton District Library to receive this award.
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'Out of our wheelhouse' Howell remains unsure about sheep keeping
Howell is considering allowing residents to keep sheep, but officials are divided over whether livestock truly belongs within city boundaries. Community Development Administrator Crystal Simmons presented the idea to Howell City Council on Sept. 14. The municipality doesn't currently allow residents to “keep, maintain or confine” sheep. Simmons said an ordinance allowing residents to keep sheep could include provisions similar to those for chickens. Potential restrictions included a maximum of two sheep, a ten-foot setback from side and rear yards, a forty-foot setback from residential structures on adjacent properties, a permit process requiring a neighbor’s consent and an administrative process to revoke permits for violations. Councilmembers discussed a draft ordinance that would allow two sheep per acre of land Oct. 26. Mayor Nikolas Hertrich said the proposal wasn’t quite what he envisioned, since the acreage requirement would disqualify most properties in Howell. More: Could residents soon be allowed to keep sheep in the City of Howell? He then suggested special consideration for miniature sheep, which require less space. Councilmembers Jacob Schlittler and Michael Gaitan-Flores remained unsure. “We live in the city,” Schlittler said. “We don’t necessarily have all the benefits (rural communities) have, but they can’t have the benefits we
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Mayor Mahoney urges residents to vote
Outgoing Jackson mayor reflects on downtown pressures, civic participation and public service. With the election approaching, Mayor Daniel Mahoney urged Jackson residents to make a plan to vote and encourage their neighbors to participate, using his closing comments at the Tuesday, Oct. 20, City Council meeting to emphasize the importance of voting and public trust in the process.
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Manchester Brewing Prepares for Chelsea Relocation
Owner of Manchester Brewing Jason Cooper requested approval from Chelsea City Council on Oct. 19 to begin the application process to transfer the business and brewing license to Chelsea. “We have been in Manchester for almost two years, and we’ve enjoyed establishing our business in that community, but as the...