Oshtemo Township Continues Work on Battery Storage Rules While Reaffirming Support for Legal Fight Over Local Zoning Power
Oshtemo Township's draft ordinance governing battery energy storage systems is being reviewed by the fire department, as the Township works…
Oshtemo Township Board Debates Whether an Electric Truck Belongs on the Fire Department
Oshtemo Township's board is still deciding whether the fire chief's next vehicle should be electric, after a detailed discussion left…
Comstock Township Weighs Options for Longer-Term Park Security as Season Continues
Comstock Township is still working out how to keep its parks staffed and safe for the rest of the season,…
Kalamazoo Township Settles Remaining Legal Dispute With Former Treasurer Sherine Miller
Kalamazoo Township's Board of Trustees voted to accept a new settlement agreement with former Treasurer Sherine Miller, closing out a…
Kalamazoo Township Takes First Step Toward a Yearlong Pause on Data Centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems
Kalamazoo Township is preparing to give itself a year to write rules for data centers and battery energy storage systems…
Learning to Fix It Yourself
A running toilet that's bothered someone for months. A hole in the wall from a stray nail. These are the…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – July 13 – 17
This week, there are meetings in Comstock, Oshtemo, and Kalamazoo Townships. A special joint meeting will be held in Comstock…
Zoning Board Approves Signage for Kalamazoo’s New Youth Sports Complex
Kalamazoo's Zoning Board of Appeals approved oversized signage for a new youth and amateur sports tournament facility planned for 1617…
Comstock Officials Set July 23 Info Session, August Hearing on Battery Storage Project
Comstock Township will hold a public informational session July 23 on a proposed battery energy storage system, ahead of an…
Comstock Township’s $50,000 Housing Grant Is Out of Compliance, Officials Say
Comstock Township's planning commission learned this month that a $50,000 state grant funding its master plan and zoning update has…
Struggling With Your Water Bill? This Program Can Help
Struggling With Your Water Bill? Kalamazoo County's Affordability Program Can Help Kalamazoo-area families behind on water bills may qualify for…
New Parking Kiosks and Longer Time Limits Aim to Make Downtown Kalamazoo Easier to Navigate
Downtown Kalamazoo has a new parking system this year, and city officials say early feedback has already led to several…