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 toward finished rules before its moratorium expires. The board confirmed the draft ordinance is being reviewed specifically for its fire-protection requirements, and that a contracted…
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 real disagreement on the table and no vote taken. Fire Chief Greg McComb brought the board two options to replace the chief's vehicle: an electric…
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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, after a stretch of safety incidents pushed the Township to bring in private security on an…
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 legal dispute that followed her resignation earlier this year. Miller resigned as Township Treasurer in March…
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 before either is allowed to move in. The Board of Trustees gave first readings to two…
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